Restaurant General Manager – Day Shifts

Arlington, VA | $75,000 Base + Full Benefits

The Opportunity

General Manager responsibility. Day-shift schedule. Five-day workweek.

We’re hiring an experienced Restaurant General Manager for a highly ranked franchise restaurant group in Arlington, Virginia.

This is a busy, full-service operation with no bar, structured hours, local training support, and a company that has intentionally created a better quality of life for its restaurant leaders.

If your background is in full service, fast casual, breakfast or diner-style restaurants, or a strong corporate/franchise concept, this could be a great next move.

What You’ll Own

• Lead all daily restaurant operations with a hands-on presence
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a strong restaurant team
• Develop shift leaders and future managers
• Maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and guest experience
• Take full accountability for restaurant P&L performance
• Manage food cost, labor, scheduling, and operating expenses
• Adjust staffing and labor based on business volume and operational needs
• Oversee onboarding and training with support from local training resources
• Lead from the floor and stay actively involved in daily operations
• Monitor restaurant performance and quickly address opportunities for improvement
• Handle guest concerns and maintain strong service standards
• Partner with area leadership on restaurant performance and team development
• Create a culture of accountability, consistency, and internal growth

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of General Manager experience
• Background in full service, fast casual, breakfast/diner, or a structured corporate or franchise restaurant environment
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor management, scheduling, and cost controls
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain strong teams
• Hands-on leadership style—you’re comfortable being on the floor and involved in the operation
• Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain operational standards in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing employees and promoting leaders from within

Experience with a nationally recognized franchise or high-volume, day-focused restaurant concept is a plus.

Why This Role Stands Out

$75,000 base salary

Day shifts

Five-day workweek

No bar operation

Full benefits

PTO + vacation

Local training and support

Advancement opportunities

Restaurant leadership is demanding enough. Your schedule doesn’t have to make it harder.

This organization has built its management structure around strong operations and sustainable leadership. You can run a successful restaurant, develop your team, and still have a life when your shift ends.

Ready for a GM Role That Works Differently?

If you’re an experienced restaurant General Manager who loves the business but could do without the late-night closes, this opportunity deserves a conversation.

For immediate and confidential consideration, send your resume to:

Tom Bull, CPC

Executive Recruiter & Managing Partner

Restaurant Division | DC & Virginia

tombull@geckohospitality.com

Interviews will be conducted in person. All resumes and inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Gecko Hospitality