General Manager - Popular Downtown Bar - Long-time Local Favorite
$50k - $60kGecko Hospitality
Job Description
Job Description
Bar General Manager - Iowa City, Iowa
Pay :
$50,000 - $60,000 per year
Job description:
ORGANIZED – CULTURE CHAMPION – LEADER
As a key member of our bar team, our manager must ensure the business always operates smoothly with high energy. The ideal candidate must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, maintaining a courteous demeanor with customers and team members. Strong leadership and personal management skills should be accompanied by a customer service orientation and commitment to company values & image. The manager pays attention to operational details to ensure the comfort, safety, and enjoyment of guests and our team; effectively communicates these details to members at all levels. Help maintain and improve our bar's reputation as a “go-to” entertainment venue in downtown Iowa City.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with customers, team members, and owner via email, Slack, and in-person
- Set the tone for staff: recruit, train, and motivate team members in an enthusiastic, positive environment
- Oversee & review performance and job functions of direct reports, give them the tools for success, and have the hard conversations when they don’t reach expectations.
- Uphold all accountability standards such as daily duties, side work, cleaning lists, etc.
- Support and assist team members to resolve areas of concern and customer complaints promptly and according to company guidelines
- Oversee the preparation of beverages to ensure quality of the product served
- Generate, communicate, promote, and execute scheduled private events, promotions, and specials
- Own the office: pay bills, update new hire info, update shift reports, utilize Slack & email communications
- Actively engage our guests by adding personal touches
Job Qualifications
- Must have a positive attitude & passion for leading and developing our team members
- Minimum 5 Years of Bar/ Restaurant experience preferred with comfort working in any FOH role (bar, serve, security)
- The ability to multitask and prioritize multiple situations, problem-solve, and ask for help when necessary
- Proficient in basic computer skills and Toast POS Systems
- Available 40-45 Hours per week with wide flexibility regarding hours. Comfortable working and respoding when needed in cases of emergencies
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Company DescriptionSince 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.
Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors. With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates. At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.Company Description
Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.\r\n \r\nOur professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.\r\n \r\nWith more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.\r\n \r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.
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