Restaurant General Manager

Concept: Fast Casual - Grab & Go Concept 

No Late Nights!

Location: Knoxville, TN 

Salary: $70k - $75k  

Why This General Manager Role Stands Out

• Profit Sharing Negotiation

• Equity Option for future openings of new locations upon Performance

• Clear path to multi-unit and senior leadership roles

About the Opportunity

Our brand has earned widespread coverage across food, culture, and business media nationwide. Thanks to our strategic expansion, simplistic operating model, and unmistakable guest experience, we consistently serve as a subject of national headlines. We focus strictly on exceptional morning and daytime operations, delivering a world-class, scratch-made product to a highly engaged customer base.

As the Restaurant General Manager, you will lead the daily execution of our morning and daytime shifts. You operate as the executive leader of your location, driving profitability, maintaining quality standards, and developing the next generation of hospitality leaders.

Core Responsibilities

• Operations & Finance: Maintain full P&L accountability. You will actively manage food costs, maximize labor efficiency, execute strict inventory controls, and drive top-line sales growth.
• Team Leadership: Lead the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of new staff. You will mentor Assistant Managers and build a concrete succession plan to develop future leaders for our expanding footprint.
• Quality Control: Ensure strict adherence to our high culinary standards and exact recipes. You will maintain absolute compliance with all food safety protocols and Department of Health regulations.
• Guest Experience: Act as the primary face of the shop. You will interact directly with guests and delivery partners, actively gathering feedback and converting it into actionable improvements for your team.
• Tech Management: Oversee and maintain all digital ordering platforms, POS systems, and team scheduling tools. You will provide proactive troubleshooting to keep operations running smoothly during peak morning rushes.

Job Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in operational restaurant management or kitchen management.
• Skills: Strong executive leadership and organizational skills, with the proven ability to multitask effectively within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Technical Proficiency: High competence with modern computer systems, scheduling software, and digital ordering platforms.
• Physical Requirements: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently during daily physical operations.

Work With Gecko Hospitality

When you apply through Gecko Hospitality, you gain access to more than just one opportunity. We connect you directly with hiring decision-makers and help position you for long-term success.

• Confidential job search representation

• Direct access to top restaurant groups

• Interview preparation and coaching

• Offer negotiation support

Apply Now - Restaurant General Manager located in Knoxville, TN. To be considered for this position, email your resume to cindy@geckohospitality.com.

#ZRTM

As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, Gecko Hospitality, has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward.

Terms of Service are available at https://www.geckohospitality.com/terms

Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.geckohospitality.com/privacy

Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan.

For more help reply “HELP” to your texts or you can opt-out by replying STOP