FRONT-OF-HOUSE MANAGER

Charlotte, NC | Salary Up to $70,000

You Know What Great Hospitality Feels Like. Now Lead It.

You are at your best when the restaurant is alive—the dining room is full, the team is moving with purpose, and guests are having an experience they will want to repeat. You want to be on the floor, developing your people, connecting with guests, and helping create the energy that makes a restaurant stand out.

A successful, upscale-casual restaurant group in Charlotte is seeking a talented Front-of-House Manager who is ready for greater responsibility, stronger growth potential, and the opportunity to lead in a polished, high-volume environment.

If you are ready to be part of something special, send your resume confidentially to kimber@geckohospitality.com.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth Exploring

• Salary up to $70,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Upscale-casual, chef-driven environment
• Established and respected local restaurant group
• High-volume operation with a strong guest following
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunity to develop your team and influence the restaurant’s culture
• Professional growth within a successful multi-concept organization
• A role where your leadership will be visible and valued

This Could Be the Right Next Step for You If…

• You are ready to move beyond simply running shifts.
• You want to develop people, improve performance, and help lead a restaurant that takes food, beverages, service, and hospitality seriously. You understand how to deliver polished service without making it feel stiff or scripted.
• You lead from the floor, communicate clearly, and know how to keep your team focused when the restaurant is busy. You can hold people accountable while still building trust, confidence, and loyalty.
• Most importantly, you take pride in creating the kind of experience that turns first-time visitors into regular guests.

What You Will Take Ownership Of

• Leading front-of-house operations during high-volume services
• Coaching, training, and developing a professional service team
• Creating a warm, polished, and memorable guest experience
• Maintaining strong standards for service, appearance, cleanliness, and readiness
• Managing schedules, labor, cash controls, and daily operating procedures
• Resolving guest concerns with professionalism, confidence, and urgency
• Supporting beverage execution, sales growth, and restaurant profitability
• Partnering closely with the culinary team to ensure seamless service
• Building a culture of teamwork, accountability, and genuine hospitality
• Identifying future leaders and helping them grow

What You Bring

• Restaurant management experience in an upscale-casual, polished-casual, or high-volume full-service concept
• A confident, visible, and hands-on leadership style
• Strong knowledge of service standards and guest recovery
• Experience managing labor, scheduling, training, and restaurant controls
• The ability to coach employees and hold the team accountable
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Wine, spirits, and beverage knowledge is highly valued
• A desire to build a long-term career with a respected restaurant organization

Your Next Opportunity Could Start Here

If you are a hospitality-driven restaurant manager who wants to lead a strong team, work in a polished environment, and grow with one of Charlotte’s established restaurant groups, this is an opportunity you should explore.

All inquiries and resumes will be handled confidentially.

For immediate consideration, send your resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com.