Restaurant General Manager - Salary to $60,000

Job Description

Job Description

Gecko Hospitality is now searching for an experienced and motivated Restaurant General Manager in the Benton area ! The ideal Restaurant General Manager leads by example, promoting the vision, recruiting and mentoring a passionate team, collaborating with local businesses, supporting sustainability, and focusing on training a like-minded individual.

About the Company : We established our first restaurant in Northern Florida in the late 1990s, offering fresh dining experiences in a relaxing setting. Within two years, we expanded our menu to include a diverse selection of wholesome food choices. Approaching our 20-year milestone, our continued growth reflects our commitment to nurturing relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect while fostering innovation and creativity in every aspect of our operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example and live a healthy lifestyle to promote the restaurant's vision.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and maintain a team of passionate individuals.
• Collaborate with local businesses supporting sustainable practices and community engagement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary : up to $60,000
• Excellent Growth Opportunity
• Bonus Potential
• 401k
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Insurance

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years current experience as a Restaurant General Manager or 2+ years current experience as a Full Service Restaurant Manager
• High volume background; must have Restaurant General Manager experience in concepts doing over $1.5 million per year
• Ability to increase sales and build rapport in the community
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Hands-on with hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
• Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed
• Restaurant general manager candidates must be proficient with financials (P&L's, inventory, food/labor cost, etc.)

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.