Restaurant Manager - Full Service - Salary to $70,000

Job Description

Job Description

Gecko Hospitality is now searching for an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager in the Little Rock area. The ideal Restaurant Manager will work alongside the General Manager to oversee all front- and back-of-house operations, manage P&L cost centers, direct local marketing, maintain optimal staffing and training, and actively resolve guest complaints to build customer loyalty.

About The Company: Each restaurant chain has a story, and ours is rich with tradition. For decades, we’ve built our reputation around bringing unique international flavors and memorable dining experiences to our guests. Our passionate team takes pride in exceptional hospitality and preparing every dish from scratch, creating a quality guests can taste in every bite.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the General Manager to oversee all daily restaurant operations across both Front-of-House (FOH) and Back-of-House (BOH).
• Monitor and manage profit-and-loss (P&L) performance and cost centers.
• Drive local community engagement by assisting with neighborhood marketing and advertising initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, optimal staffing levels, and comprehensive employee training across all job functions.
• Work with leadership to swiftly resolve guest complaints and transform negative experiences into long-term customer loyalty.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary : up to $72,000
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Vacation

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of current Restaurant Manager experience at a Full Service concept
• High volume background – must have Restaurant Manager experience in establishments doing over $2 million per year in sales
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Hands-on with hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
• Ability to increase sales and build rapport in the community
• Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed

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.