Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager - New Restaurant Opening

Location: Richmond, VA
Compensation: Base Salary up to $75,000 base + Lucrative Bonus ($12K - $25K annually)

A Premier Opportunity for a QSR Leader

We are recruiting an experienced General Manager to lead the launch of a new unit for a popular, high-growth fast-casual restaurant brand in the Northern Richmond, VA area. This is a rare opportunity to join a concept that prioritizes an exceptional quality of life for its leadership team, featuring a daytime-focused model with no late nights and no bar service.

Our operational model is built on speed and efficiency, featuring counter service, dine-in, and a high-volume drive-through. We are seeking a top-tier operator with a proven track record in the QSR or fast-casual segment who can build a successful team from the ground up and establish this new location as a market leader.

Core Responsibilities

As the opening General Manager, you will be instrumental in the successful launch and sustained profitability of the restaurant.

• Lead all pre-opening activities, including the recruitment, hiring, and comprehensive training of a high-performing team.
• Direct all daily operations, managing P&L statements, controlling prime costs (food, labor), and optimizing inventory.
• Champion a culture of hospitality and operational excellence, ensuring every guest receives high-quality food and fast, friendly service.
• Master our drive-through operations, implementing strategies to maximize throughput, speed of service, and order accuracy.
• Analyze financial performance and operational metrics to identify opportunities for growth and process improvement.
• Uphold all brand standards, food safety protocols, and health department regulations with unwavering commitment.
• Serve as the face of the brand in the local community, building positive relationships and driving guest loyalty.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a General Manager in a high-volume QSR or fast-casual environment.
• Drive-Through Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing and optimizing drive-through operations is essential.
• Financial Acumen: Proven ability to manage a P&L, control costs, and drive top-line sales.
• Leadership: A strong, hands-on leader with verifiable experience in training, coaching, and developing teams.
• New Store Opening: Experience in new unit openings is highly preferred but not required.
• Integrity: Must possess a strong work ethic and an ownership mentality.

Unmatched Quality of Life & Compensation

We believe in rewarding our leaders for their hard work and dedication.

• Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a five-day workweek with no late nights.
• Comprehensive Training: Full training is provided in one of our certified training restaurants to ensure your success.
• Lucrative Compensation Package:
• • Competitive base salary up to $70,000.
  • A highly attainable bonus incentive that can add an additional $12,000 - $25,000 to your annual income.
• Full Benefits: A robust benefits package including health insurance and paid time off (PTO).

To Apply

To learn more about this confidential opening, please forward your professional resume to Tom Bull.

Tom Bull
tombull@geckohospitality.com

Tom Bull is an award-winning Executive Recruiter specializing in placing top-tier talent within the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Job Tags

Casual work, Local area, Day shift

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