Restaurant General Manager

Richmond, VA | Established QSR | $75,000–$85,000 + Bonus & Benefits

The Opportunity

This isn’t a turnaround. It’s a strong operation looking for its next leader.

We’re hiring an experienced Restaurant General Manager for an established, high-performing QSR location in a prime Richmond market.

You’ll take ownership of a $2M operation with approximately 25 employees, including managers and supervisors already in place. Your job is to build on what’s working—strengthening the team, sharpening execution, protecting profitability, and continuing to raise the bar.

You’ll report directly to the Director of Operations and join a growing, multi-brand restaurant organization with a strong presence throughout Virginia and the DC market.

And if you perform? There is room to move up.

What You’ll Own

• Lead all daily restaurant operations with a visible, hands-on presence
• Take full accountability for a $2M P&L
• Manage food cost, labor, operating expenses, and profitability
• Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and hourly team members
• Set clear expectations and hold the management team accountable for results
• Maintain franchise standards across food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management
• Manage scheduling, inventory, and day-to-day operational needs
• Build team stability and develop employees for internal advancement
• Partner directly with the Director of Operations on performance and company initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, guest satisfaction, and financial results

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of General Manager experience
• QSR, fast casual, or high-volume restaurant background
• Proven experience managing a restaurant P&L
• Experience leading managers and supervisors—not just hourly crew
• Strong understanding of labor, food cost, inventory, and operational controls
• Experience working within structured brand or franchise standards
• Strong coaching and team-development skills
• Track record of building stable teams and developing internal talent
• Ability to hold people accountable while maintaining a positive culture
• Hands-on leadership style—you’re comfortable on the floor and know what’s happening in your restaurant

Experience with a recognized franchise, multi-brand restaurant organization, or exposure to multi-unit operations is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first few months, you should know the operation, understand the numbers, have credibility with your management team, and be a consistent presence during the shifts that matter.

Long-term success comes down to:

Strong financial performance. Stable teams. Consistent execution. Satisfied guests.

Do those things well, and this organization offers a genuine path for advancement.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $75,000–$85,000, based on experience

Plus:

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Direct access to senior operational leadership
• Career advancement within a growing multi-brand restaurant organization

Ready to Take Over a Restaurant That’s Already Moving Forward?

You don’t need to spend your first six months fixing chaos.

This is an opportunity to step into an established operation, lead a strong team, own the numbers, improve what’s already working, and position yourself for what comes next.

For immediate and confidential consideration, send your resume to:

Tom Bull

Gecko Hospitality

tombull@geckohospitality.com

All resumes and inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Gecko Hospitality is an equal opportunity recruiting firm. We work with clients and candidates of all backgrounds.