Restaurant Manager | Fast Casual, Holidays Off | Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant Manager - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Leading Fast Casual Group

$60-65K + Bonus + Benefits | Holidays Off!

We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our team in Wilkes-Barre, PA!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-volume, 90+ unit fast casual group that truly values work/life balance, people-first culture, and internal growth.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee all daily restaurant operations with a focus on the kitchen / BOH
• Ensure 100% compliance with company policies, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Lead food preparation, presentation, and quality control
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and cost controls
• Mentor, train, and develop kitchen staff to build a high-performing team
• Partner with management team to achieve sales, labor, and guest satisfaction goals

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive Salary: $60-65K base + Bonus Potential
• Full Benefits Package
• Real Work/Life Balance & Schedule Flexibility
• Closed for 8 major holidays and close early most holiday eves
• Growth Opportunities with a 90+ unit group
• Passionate, People-First Culture

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Manager, or similar role
• Proven leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Food safety certification a plus

If you are a motivated Restaurant Manager in the Wilkes-Barre area looking for your next challenge with a company that respects your time off, we want to hear from you.

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.


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.