General Manager
Location: Winchester, Virginia
Salary: $85,000-$110,000
Posted Date: 12.01.2025
Employment Type: Permanent
Job ID: 2327
Job Description
Job Title: General Manager – High-Volume Full-Service Restaurant with Bar
Location: Winchester, VA
About the Role
Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for hospitality and a proven track record in managing high-volume, full-service restaurant operations? We are seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee a thriving $4M–$6M+ food and beverage operation in Winchester, VA. This role requires a high degree of leadership, operational expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through a professional service and culinary team. As the General Manager, you will lead a team of FOH and BOH managers, ensuring seamless operations, outstanding service, and a vibrant bar program. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to take the reins of a dynamic, high-volume restaurant and bar.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of FOH and BOH managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Operational Oversight: Manage all aspects of the restaurant, including staffing, scheduling, inventory, and financial performance, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Guest Experience: Deliver a high level of guest service by maintaining exceptional service standards and addressing guest feedback promptly.
- Bar & Full-Service Expertise: Oversee the bar program and full-service dining operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and profitability.
- Financial Management: Monitor and manage P&L, labor costs, food costs, and other key performance indicators to achieve financial goals.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with ownership and stakeholders to implement strategies that enhance guest satisfaction, team performance, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have:
- High-Volume Experience: 5+ years of General Manager experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant with bar operations ($4M–$6M+ annual sales).
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop FOH and BOH managers and build a high-performing team.
- Guest-Focused Mindset: A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Operational Expertise: Strong knowledge of full-service restaurant and bar operations, including inventory management, labor cost control, and compliance.
- Financial Acumen: Experience managing P&L, budgets, and financial performance in a high-volume environment.
- Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive approach to resolving challenges and making sound decisions under pressure.
- Hospitality Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for food, beverage, and creating memorable guest experiences.
- Base Salary: $85,000
- Total Income Potential: $110,000 (including bonuses and incentives)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO: Paid time off to support work-life balance.
- Paid Training: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you’re ready to take on this exciting leadership role and bring your high-volume, full-service expertise to a thriving operation, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your professional resume to Tom Bull at tombull@geckohospitality.com. All resumes will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Join us in leading a high-performing team and delivering exceptional dining and bar experiences in Winchester, VA!
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