General Manager

Location: Richmond, VA

Salary: $70,000-$100,000

Posted Date: 07.17.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 2450

Job Description

$70,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus Opportunity
Top General Managers Earn $100,000+


An exciting and rapidly expanding regional fast-casual franchise is seeking a talented and driven General Manager for its Richmond, Virginia location. This growing concept is making a strong impact in the fast-casual segment and offers a quality-of-life schedule with no late nights. The restaurant operates for lunch and dinner only, allowing leaders to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We are looking for an experienced restaurant professional who has successfully managed a high-volume drive-thru operation and has a proven track record of leading teams, growing sales, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What We're Looking For

  • Current or recent General Manager experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Fast Food, or Drive-Thru concept
  • Experience managing a restaurant generating $2.5 million+ in annual sales
  • Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and cost controls
  • Proven success in team development, training, coaching, and retention
  • Passion for delivering outstanding guest satisfaction
  • A natural sales builder with the ability to drive traffic and grow revenue
  • Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to lead all aspects of restaurant operations and business performance

Key Responsibilities
  • Assume full operational responsibility for the restaurant
  • Manage financial performance, including P&L accountability
  • Recruit, hire, develop, and retain top talent
  • Build a culture focused on hospitality, accountability, and results
  • Drive sales growth through local marketing and community involvement
  • Maintain brand standards, food quality, cleanliness, and safety
  • Ensure an exceptional guest experience every day
  • Partner directly with the Vice President of Operations to achieve business objectives

Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: Approximately $70,000
  • Bonus Opportunity: Top-performing General Managers earn $100,000+ annually
  • Five-day workweek
  • No late-night operating hours
  • Growth opportunities with an expanding regional franchise
  • Direct access to senior leadership and career advancement potential
Confidential Application Process
To learn more about this outstanding opportunity and receive immediate consideration, please send your professional 2026 resume to:
Tom Bull
? tombull@geckohospitality.com

All resumes are treated with the strictest professional confidentiality.
 

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