Restaurant General Manager

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: 75k/year - 85k/year

Posted Date: 08.05.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 3647553

Job Description

Job Title: Restaurant General Manager


Concept Type: Casual Theme - Industry Leader


Location: Sioux Falls, SD


Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year


Since launching in Minnesota in the late 90s, this brand has grown into a 30-plus restaurant operation spanning 13 states, built on a patented brewing process and a menu that keeps winning awards for Best Restaurant, Best Brunch, Best Patio, and Best Beer. But the accolades aren't the real story. The real story is a culture built on relationships, community, and leaders who are given room to grow. Guests return for prime rib brunch stations, daily food and drink specials, and a rewards program that keeps them engaged. They stay because the team behind the counter is stable, motivated, and led well. This is a company that invests in its people the way it invests in its beer: patiently, deliberately, and with a long-term view.


Now hiring a Restaurant General Manager for our Sioux Falls, SD location. If you've got the high-volume chops and leadership instincts to run a top-performing kitchen and floor, this is your next move.


Job Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of high-volume experience as a Restaurant General Manager or in a comparable leadership role
  • Available to work a full range of opens, swings, and closes
  • Guest-oriented with the highest degree of honesty and integrity
  • Demonstrated ability to drive sales growth and increase guest counts
  • Genuine desire to mentor, coach, and develop restaurant staff
  • Comfortable navigating high-volume operational pressure while maintaining brand standards


Job Responsibilities:

As the Restaurant General Manager in Sioux Falls, SD, you will:

  • Optimize profits by managing food and beverage cost controls and production standards
  • Develop and mentor restaurant employees at every level
  • Grow the business through increased sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction
  • Solve operational challenges in real time, while protecting quality and service standards
  • Oversee staffing levels to ensure proper coverage, while minimizing overtime
  • Maintain consistent presence and availability to the restaurant
  • Interact regularly with guests, staff, and stakeholders inside and outside the organization


Company Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Long-term incentive plan for General Managers
  • Quarterly bonus programs across all management levels
  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and flex spending
  • 100% company-paid short-term disability
  • Paid vacation
  • Ongoing management development and annual performance reviews
  • Relocation allowances for managers


This Restaurant General Manager role in Sioux Falls, SD is built for a leader who wants more than a title. It's a seat at the table of an organization still growing, still winning awards, and still betting on its people. If you're ready to lead a team, own the numbers, and build something that lasts, this Restaurant General Manager position in Sioux Falls, SD is worth a serious look.


Apply now to become the next Restaurant General Manager in Sioux Falls, SD. Send your resume to Rhonda at rgingell@geckohospitality.com or contact her for details 605-221-5959


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