Restaurant General Manager

We are a successful restaurant group in the Bay Area with multiple locations, seeking a qualified Restaurant General Manager for our San Francisco location We offer structured manager training programs to ensure our new team is set up for success.

Apply Today: Send your resume to matt.sturm@geckohospitality.com

Our restaurant serves authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a fast-paced, casual fine-dining atmosphere. We source many ingredients directly from the Middle East, with all dishes made fresh daily. Our menu is complemented by beer, wine, and a premium selection of non-alcoholic beverages. As a full-service restaurant, we also provide take-out and catering services. We prioritize friendly, knowledgeable, and technically proficient service, supported by training programs for both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) teams.

The ideal candidate will have a guest-first mindset, exceptional leadership, communication, and people skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Familiarity with tech platforms is a plus. Candidates must have 1-3 years of restaurant management experience in a full-service dining setting.

We offer:

• A professional and fun work environment guided by core values of teamwork, caring, integrity, and growth
• A comprehensive manager training program
• Base salary starting at $80K
• Bonus program
• Vacation pay
• Medical benefits (including vision and dental)
• Employee discounts
• Training funds for leadership development
• Laptop provided
• Company cell phone (Restaurant General Managers)
• A healthy balance between personal and professional life

We’re looking for hospitality leaders with a passion for service, strong business acumen, and a drive for growth and opportunity.

Required leadership characteristics and skills:

• Exceptional and genuine service orientation
• Passion for food and people
• Professional image and demeanor
• Clear, concise communication and the ability to direct and motivate staff
• Ability to make informed decisions within operational systems
• Basic wine and beer knowledge
• Experience managing financials (P&L, ops statements, GL reports, etc.)
• Proficiency in inventory control (food and product costs)
• Familiarity with Toast (POS), Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and Google Workspace
• Event management experience is a plus but not required

If you’re ready to lead with passion and grow in a vibrant restaurant environment, we want to hear from you!