General Manager

Artisan Bakery & Restaurant | Logan Circle – Washington, DC

$85,000–$95,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

The Opportunity

A growing artisan bakery and restaurant concept is preparing to open its newest location in Logan Circle, Washington, DC, and we’re looking for an experienced General Manager to lead it.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a new location from the start—building the front-of-house team, establishing a strong service culture, and creating the kind of neighborhood experience that keeps guests coming back.

We’re looking for a hands-on hospitality leader who can balance people, operations, financial performance, and guest experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily restaurant and bakery operations with a strong presence on the floor
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing FOH team
• Establish service standards and create a welcoming, guest-focused culture
• Manage scheduling and labor to meet operational and financial goals
• Monitor sales, labor, inventory, and key performance metrics
• Oversee payroll reconciliation, including hours, tips, and PTO
• Manage liquor inventory, ordering, and compliance
• Utilize Toast POS for reporting, menu management, operational tracking, and troubleshooting
• Train team members to use POS systems accurately and efficiently
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide consistent coaching and feedback
• Address employee concerns and guest issues quickly and professionally
• Partner with culinary leadership to maintain consistency in food quality and service
• Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities to continuously improve the experience
• Maintain strong standards for cleanliness, food safety, sanitation, and overall restaurant presentation
• Build a culture of accountability where people know what is expected and have the support to succeed

What We’re Looking For

• Proven restaurant management experience, ideally at the General Manager or senior management level
• Full-service restaurant, bakery, café, or similar hospitality experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hire, develop, and retain great people
• Solid understanding of labor management, scheduling, payroll, inventory, and restaurant financial performance
• Strong operational and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with restaurant POS systems; Toast experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work the schedule required of a restaurant General Manager, including weekends and holidays when necessary

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $85,000–$95,000, based on experience

The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Long-term career growth with an expanding restaurant concept

Build the Next Location

If you’re a restaurant leader who enjoys building teams, creating strong operations, and being part of a concept as it grows, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

For immediate and confidential consideration, send your resume to:

Tom Bull

Gecko Hospitality

tombull@geckohospitality.com

All qualified inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other protected or non-merit factors.