CULINARY MANAGER

Belmont, NC

$65,000–$75,000 + Bonus

What If You Never Had to Close a Restaurant at Midnight Again?

Seriously.

What if your next culinary leadership role gave you the opportunity to work with premium ingredients, lead a talented team, enjoy a better quality of life, and still earn a strong salary?

That is exactly why experienced culinary leaders are taking a closer look at this opportunity.

We’re searching for a strong Culinary Manager for a unique, chef-driven food and wine concept in Belmont, NC. This is not another traditional chain restaurant. It is not another endless cycle of staffing emergencies and late-night closes.

It is a place where quality matters. Hospitality matters. Leadership matters.

And where your life outside of work matters, too.

Why Experienced Culinary Leaders Are Interested

• $65,000–$75,000 base salary
• Performance bonus opportunity
• No late nights
• Premium ingredients and high culinary standards
• Growing organization
• Strong leadership team
• Stable ownership
• Opportunity to help build something special
• Better work-life balance than traditional restaurant management

This Isn’t Just Another Kitchen Manager Job

You’ll help lead a unique concept that brings together:

• Premium butcher shop offerings
• Chef-prepared meals
• Catering and specialty food programs
• Wine-focused guest experiences
• Retail and hospitality operations

Every day is different.

You’ll be part chef, part operator, part mentor, and part business leader.

The strongest candidates are those who love food—but also love developing people, improving systems, and creating an experience guests want to return to.

Who Usually Excels Here?

• Kitchen Managers looking for a better lifestyle
• Sous Chefs ready for more responsibility
• Executive Sous Chefs searching for a long-term home
• Culinary Managers who are tired of corporate politics
• Food-focused leaders who want to work with quality products
• Hands-on operators who enjoy building strong teams

What You’ll Own

• Daily culinary operations
• Food quality, preparation, and consistency
• Labor and food-cost management
• Inventory, purchasing, and waste control
• Team development, coaching, and accountability
• Hiring, training, and staffing
• Food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Guest experience and operational excellence
• Catering and specialty food execution

The Difference

Most restaurant management jobs promise growth.

This one offers the opportunity to become part of something people genuinely love.

The guests love it.

The team believes in it.

And the leadership group continues to invest in its future.

If you’re looking for a place where your experience will be valued, your leadership will make a visible impact, and your career can continue to grow, we would like to speak with you.

Send Your Confidential Resume Directly to:

kimber@geckohospitality.com

You may also apply through our website.

All inquiries will be handled with complete confidentiality.