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Restaurant General Manager | Casual Dining

Gecko New York

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant General Manager

Location: Commack, NY

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Restaurant General Manager to lead operations for a high-volume, full-service casual dining restaurant. This role is responsible for driving sales, profitability, operational excellence, and team development while ensuring an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for hospitality, food and beverage operations, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all daily restaurant operations, ensuring outstanding guest service, food quality, beverage execution, and operational consistency.

  • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop managers and hourly team members to create a strong leadership culture.

  • Drive sales growth and profitability through effective labor management, cost controls, inventory management, and operational efficiencies.

  • Analyze financial reports, P&L statements, labor metrics, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Lead by example during peak business periods, supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house operations.

  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department, and company standards.

  • Manage scheduling, staffing levels, and labor budgets to maximize productivity while maintaining service excellence.

  • Foster a culture focused on hospitality, accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement.

  • Resolve guest concerns promptly and professionally to build loyalty and enhance the overall dining experience.

  • Collaborate with regional leadership to implement operational initiatives, achieve business objectives, and support continued growth.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

  • Proven success managing large teams and delivering strong financial results.

  • Strong knowledge of P&L management, labor forecasting, food and beverage cost controls, and inventory management.

  • Experience in casual dining, sports bar, or high-volume hospitality environments preferred.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and major sporting or promotional events.

  • ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Performance-based bonus program

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Dining and employee discount programs

  • Leadership development and advancement opportunities

  • Ongoing training and professional growth

If you're a driven hospitality leader who excels in high-volume environments and enjoys building successful teams while delivering exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago

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