General Manager – High-Volume Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-volume Mediterranean restaurant and bar. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume restaurant operations, Mediterranean or upscale-casual cuisine, and bar management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on hospitality leader who understands how to create an exceptional guest experience while driving sales, profitability, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant and bar operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and front- and back-of-house teams.
• Drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and overall restaurant performance.
• Manage a high-volume dining room and busy bar operation.
• Ensure consistent execution of Mediterranean-inspired food, beverage, and service standards.
• Oversee beverage sales, inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Manage labor, scheduling, food costs, beverage costs, and operating expenses.
• Recruit, train, and retain top hospitality talent.
• Create an energetic, welcoming, and accountable team culture.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest service.
• Handle guest concerns and service recovery professionally.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, liquor, and company regulations.
• Analyze sales and operational results and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Work closely with ownership and leadership to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of General Manager or senior restaurant management experience.
• Proven experience managing a high-volume restaurant and bar.
• Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek, Lebanese, Turkish, or similar cuisine experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bar operations, beverage programs, liquor cost, and inventory management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a large team.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, labor, food cost, and beverage cost.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong knowledge of guest service and hospitality standards.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for food, beverage, and hospitality.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal General Manager is a hospitality-driven leader who understands both the restaurant and bar sides of the business. You should be comfortable managing high volume, motivating a diverse team, controlling costs, and creating an exciting guest experience.

If you have high-volume restaurant and bar leadership experience and a passion for Mediterranean cuisine, we want to meet you! Send to laraine@geckohospitality.com