Restaurant Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant Manager

Location: Danbury, CT | Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 base + Bonus

The Opportunity

A well-established, high-volume casual dining group operating 56 locations across the region is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join its growing leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven hospitality professional to take ownership of daily operations, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to a culture built on service excellence and genuine guest connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring consistent service standards and guest satisfaction
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of department managers and front-line staff
• Drive revenue growth through the implementation of strategic operational initiatives
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, food quality, and hospitality
• Uphold company values, acting with integrity and a true sense of ownership

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Restaurant Manager experience in a full-service, high-volume environment
• A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to developing team members
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation time
• Life insurance and 401(k)

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume for confidential consideration. Only those who meet the outlined qualifications will be contacted.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.

Led by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.

Key Focus Areas:

Target Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.
Roles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.
Core Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.

Operating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.\n\nLed by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.\n\nKey Focus Areas:\n\nTarget Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.\nRoles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.\nCore Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.\n\nOperating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.