Restaurant Area Manager

Washington, DC | $85,000–$100,000 + Benefits

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a well-funded, rapidly growing, chef-driven restaurant concept to find an experienced Restaurant Area Manager for the Washington, DC market.

This is a culinary-forward counter-service brand built around high-quality food, strong operations, and an elevated guest experience. With significant growth ahead, this role is ideal for a multi-unit leader who wants more than maintaining existing stores—you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the market as the brand expands.

You’ll oversee 5–7 locations, work directly with ownership, and lead through your General Managers to drive operational consistency, financial performance, team development, and exceptional food standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead operations and performance across 5–7 restaurant locations
• Coach, develop, and hold General Managers accountable for results
• Build strong leadership benches and improve management retention
• Drive sales, labor productivity, food cost, and overall profitability
• Maintain consistent standards for food quality, culinary execution, hospitality, cleanliness, and food safety
• Review location-level KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Partner with GMs on staffing, scheduling, training, and team development
• Conduct regular restaurant visits with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach
• Identify operational challenges before they become larger problems
• Communicate market performance, priorities, and solutions directly to ownership
• Help establish scalable systems and standards as the company continues to grow

What We’re Looking For

• Proven multi-unit restaurant leadership experience
• Strong background in QSR, fast casual, counter service, or another high-volume restaurant environment
• Experience successfully leading and developing General Managers
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor management, food cost, and operational KPIs
• A track record of improving performance while maintaining high food and service standards
• Stable career history with demonstrated growth and advancement
• Strong communication, coaching, and accountability skills
• Comfortable working in a growing organization where leaders are expected to be hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-driven

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $85,000–$100,000, based on experience

Plus:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Direct exposure to and partnership with ownership
• Significant advancement potential as the company expands
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact within a growing restaurant brand

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you’ve successfully led multiple restaurant locations and want to join a chef-driven concept with real growth behind it, we’d like to hear from you.

Send your resume to tombull@geckohospitality.com to learn more about this opportunity.