Location: Mooresville, NC — Lake Norman / North Charlotte

Position: Restaurant Assistant Manager

Salary: Up to $63,000, based on experience

Industry: High-Volume, Full-Service Restaurant

Status: Immediate Opening

Ready for More Than Just Running Shifts?

You know how to lead a team through a demanding service, resolve guest concerns, support staffing needs, and step in wherever the operation needs you most. Now you are ready for an Assistant Manager opportunity that recognizes what you bring—and gives you a clear path toward becoming a General Manager.

A successful, high-volume restaurant in Mooresville is hiring a hands-on Assistant Manager who wants strong leadership support, excellent benefits, and meaningful career growth.

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

Why This Mooresville Opportunity Stands Out

• Salary up to $63,000, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Structured scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Established systems and a strong operational foundation
• Supportive leadership that invests in its managers
• Clear advancement potential into General Manager and senior leadership roles
• Stable, growth-focused organization

The Right Next Step for a Manager Who…

• You enjoy being where the action is—on the floor, supporting your team and interacting with guests.
• You understand that strong restaurant leadership is about more than opening and closing the building. It is about setting expectations, developing people, maintaining standards, and creating an environment where employees and guests want to return.
• You are ready to take on more responsibility, sharpen your business skills, and build a long-term restaurant management career in the Mooresville and Lake Norman area.

What You Will Take Ownership Of

• Supporting daily restaurant operations and shift execution
• Leading the team during high-volume service periods
• Training, coaching, and motivating team members
• Assisting with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and employee development
• Maintaining strong standards for hospitality, food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Responding to guest concerns professionally and promptly
• Supporting inventory management and operational compliance
• Helping control labor, food costs, and other restaurant expenses
• Partnering with senior leadership to drive sales and improve performance
• Identifying future leaders and helping them grow

What You Bring

• At least three years of restaurant management experience
• Full-service and high-volume restaurant experience preferred
• A visible, hands-on leadership style
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and hold a team accountable
• Working knowledge of labor management, food costs, inventory, and restaurant operations
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A genuine passion for hospitality and the guest experience
• The desire and ability to grow into a General Manager position

Take the Next Step in Your Restaurant Career

If you are searching for an Assistant Manager job in Mooresville, a restaurant management opportunity near Charlotte, or a clear path toward becoming a General Manager, this position deserves your attention.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Apply today or send your resume directly to kimber@geckohospitality.com for immediate consideration.

Know a Strong Restaurant Leader?

Referrals are always welcome. If you know an experienced hospitality manager who may be ready for a better opportunity in the Mooresville or Lake Norman area, send their information to kimber@geckohospitality.com