RESTAURANT MANAGER

Charlotte, NC | Salary Up to $60,000

Your Next Move Should Put Your Hospitality Skills to Work

You know that great hospitality begins long before a guest reaches the table.

It starts with a warm welcome, a well-managed reservation book, a prepared service team, and a manager who understands how to keep the entire restaurant moving smoothly.

A locally owned, upscale-casual restaurant in Charlotte is searching for an experienced Restaurant Manager who enjoys being visible, building relationships with guests, and leading a team that takes genuine pride in hospitality.

If you are ready for a leadership opportunity where your experience will be valued, send your resume confidentially to kimber@geckohospitality.com.

Why This Opportunity Is Worth Exploring

• Salary up to $60,000
• Established, locally owned restaurant
• Upscale-casual dining environment
• Loyal guest following and strong community presence
• Hands-on role with meaningful leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to build guest relationships and develop your team
• Supportive leadership and stable ownership
• A restaurant where hospitality still feels personal

This Could Be the Right Opportunity for You If…

• You enjoy leading from the dining room—
• You understand how reservations, table pacing, guest flow, and communication between the host team, servers, bar, and kitchen affect the entire experience.
• You are confident using OpenTable to manage reservations, organize the floor, and maximize seating without sacrificing hospitality.
• You can manage a busy service with composure, address guest concerns professionally, and keep your team focused and motivated throughout the shift.
• Most importantly, you want to work somewhere that values strong leadership, personal connections, and consistently memorable service.

What You Will Take Ownership Of

• Leading front-of-house operations during daily service
• Using OpenTable to manage reservations, waitlists, table pacing, and guest flow
• Coaching, training, and developing front-of-house employees
• Creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest
• Managing opening, closing, cash-handling, and daily operating procedures
• Monitoring labor, schedules, service standards, and restaurant readiness
• Resolving guest concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Building relationships with regular guests and recognizing important occasions
• Partnering with the culinary team to ensure smooth, coordinated service
• Creating a culture of teamwork, accountability, and genuine hospitality

What You Bring

• Restaurant management experience in a full-service or upscale-casual environment
• Hands-on experience using OpenTable is required
• A confident, professional, and visible floor presence
• Strong knowledge of reservations, seating strategy, and table management
• Experience coaching employees and holding teams accountable
• Excellent guest-recovery and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of labor management, scheduling, cash controls, and restaurant operations
• Strong communication and organizational abilities
• A genuine passion for hospitality and developing people

Ready for a Restaurant That Values What You Bring?

If you are a hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager with strong OpenTable experience and the ability to lead a busy dining room, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

All inquiries and resumes will be handled confidentially.

For immediate consideration, send your resume to kimber@geckohospitality.com.