Senior Restaurant Operations Leader – North Carolina

Six-Figure Growth Opportunity | Opening Leadership Track

An established, high-volume restaurant group is seeking a proven restaurant leader for a unique long-term growth opportunity tied to upcoming new store openings.

This is an ideal opportunity for a stable, career-driven operator who is looking for more than just another General Manager role. The right leader will enter an advanced leadership development path with direct involvement in operations, culture, training, and future store leadership.

This position requires a highly hands-on hospitality professional with strong tenure, high-volume experience, and the ability to lead teams, drive results, and build culture from the ground up.

Apply Today: Send your resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Compensation in the $90K Range During Training & Development Period
• Six-Figure Long-Term Compensation Potential
• Equity/Ownership-Style Growth Opportunity Available
• Long-Term Career Growth Path with Future Store Leadership
• High-Volume, Team-Driven Restaurant Environment
• Strong Operational Support & Leadership Infrastructure
• Opportunity to Help Build and Lead a New Market Location
• Established, Financially Stable Restaurant Group

About The Role

This role is designed for a restaurant leader who wants to be deeply involved in building a successful operation long-term.

During the pre-opening phase, the selected leader will train and operate within existing high-performing locations while preparing to transition into the future opening location leadership role.

Training will involve temporary assignments and operational support across multiple locations prior to the opening.

The company is specifically seeking leaders who value stability, team development, accountability, and long-term commitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations in a high-volume environment
• Build and develop strong FOH and BOH leadership teams
• Drive sales, profitability, guest experience, and operational execution
• Maintain excellence in hospitality, cleanliness, and culture
• Develop future leaders through coaching and accountability
• Manage labor, inventory, food cost, and operational systems
• Assist with new store opening preparation and team development
• Lead from the floor with strong guest and employee presence

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Candidates Will Have:

• 5–10+ years of restaurant management leadership experience
• Strong tenure and career stability
• High-volume full-service restaurant experience ($4M+ preferred)
• Proven success leading large teams and driving operational results
• Strong financial and P&L knowledge
• Hands-on leadership style with strong floor presence
• Willingness to travel temporarily during training period
• Passion for hospitality, culture, and team development

Multi-unit experience is a plus, but not required.

Ideal Backgrounds For This Opportunity

This role is ideal for:

• General Managers seeking long-term growth and higher earning potential
• High-volume operators ready for a major career step
• Leaders interested in future ownership-style opportunities
• Stable hospitality professionals looking to help lead a new store opening

Take The Next Step In Your Career

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing restaurant group in a high-impact leadership role with significant long-term upside.

Apply Now – Send Your Resume To:
kimber@geckohospitality.com