Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager | South Boston, MA

Foot Print 6500 square foot + patio

Compensation: Six-figure base + strong incentives + vested ownership opportunity

 

Restaurant General Manager Opportunity:

Are you a passionate hospitality professional who thrives on creating exceptional guest experiences? We're seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Restaurant General Manager to join our team in South Boston, MA. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you—apply today!

About Us:

We’re a locally loved restaurant in South Boston, offering a curated menu of modern environment, food focused, contemporary cuisine, specialty cocktails, exceptional craft beer selection, and a genuine sense of hospitality felt throughout the restaurant. Our talented culinary team takes pride in crafting dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious, using the finest farm-to-table ingredients to elevate every dining experience.

Position: Restaurant General Manager

Job Overview:

As our Restaurant General Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable and unique experience. You’ll oversee all front-of-house operations, including staff scheduling, revenue management, bar inventory, and ordering. In this role, you’ll focus on optimizing costs, driving sales growth, and expanding our customer base. Additionally, you’ll lead recruitment, hiring, and training initiatives, cultivating a team dedicated to delivering outstanding service with integrity and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with ownership to develop and execute strategies that achieve operational goals.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Serve as the face of our restaurant to the team and the local community.
• Financial Acumen: Submit weekly schedules that deliver exceptional guest experience while adhering to labor budgets.
• Operational Excellence: Lead daily walkthroughs to ensure facilities meet our rigorous standards for cleanliness, safety, and sanitation.
• HR & Compliance: Ensure human resources practices reflect our values and comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Team Development: Train, delegate, and mentor direct reports, fostering a positive environment through professional communication.

 

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven leadership history supervising full-service restaurants.
• Industry Knowledge: General food and beverage expertise (craft beer, cocktails, wine) and a solid understanding of labor laws.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Toast POS.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Availability: Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

 

Compensation & Growth:

• Salary: Six-figure base salary ($100,000+) with a robust incentive plan tied to the restaurant’s success.
• Ownership: Opportunity to vest into ownership, we view this as a long-term investment in a partnership, not just a job.
• Profit-Sharing: Incentives based on financial and creative performance.
• Exposure: Daily collaboration with top artisans across the food, beverage, and craft industries.

 

Why Join Us??

You will help open a brand-new concept in a mission-driven environment where your creativity has a tangible impact. We offer a compensation package that ties you to the business and the long-term success of our mission.

Apply Today for Immediate Consideration

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.

Led by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.

Key Focus Areas:

Target Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.
Roles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.
Core Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.

Operating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.\n\nLed by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.\n\nKey Focus Areas:\n\nTarget Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.\nRoles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.\nCore Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.\n\nOperating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.