Restaurant Manager

Casual Dining | Industry Leader | Nashville, TN

Lead a Winning Team in a Growing Restaurant Company!

Are you a passionate restaurant leader who thrives on delivering exceptional hospitality, developing talented team members, and driving sales? We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead our service and hospitality team at our Nashville, TN location!

Since opening our first restaurant, we have grown to nearly 50 restaurants across more than 15 states, with continued expansion on the horizon. Our success is built on a commitment to authenticity, quality, and outstanding guest experiences.

We take pride in preparing every menu item from scratch and cooking everything to order. Nothing is pre-made because we believe our guests deserve the very best. Our dedication to exceptional food and hospitality has earned us recognition, including TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence Award.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career with an expanding restaurant organization that values its people, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

The Restaurant Manager will work closely with the Proprietor to oversee three key areas of restaurant operations: People, Sales, and Profits.

The primary focus of this position will be leading and developing the Front-of-House team while supporting the overall success of the restaurant.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Front-of-House team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Partner with the Proprietor in recruiting, hiring, training, and developing restaurant employees.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Participate in hiring and termination decisions while maintaining high employment standards.
• Drive sales growth through outstanding service, guest engagement, and effective hospitality initiatives.
• Execute sales-building strategies both inside and outside the restaurant.
• Help increase guest counts, improve guest satisfaction, and maximize restaurant profitability.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards of food quality, service, and hospitality.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Quarterly Bonus Structure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation

Qualifications

The ideal Restaurant Manager candidate will possess:

• A strong passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• The highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Open availability and flexibility to work a restaurant management schedule.
• A proven ability to drive sales, increase guest counts, and improve restaurant performance.
• A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Restaurant Manager.

Take the Next Step in Your Restaurant Management Career!

If you are an enthusiastic restaurant leader who loves building successful teams, creating memorable guest experiences, and driving business results, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.

Join a growing restaurant organization where great food, genuine hospitality, and team development are at the heart of everything we do.

Apply Now – Restaurant Manager – Nashville, TN.

To be considered, please send your resume right away to cindy@geckohospitality.com for prompt, confidential consideration. Let's kick-start your journey to an exciting career!

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