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$60K - 80K a year
Lead and manage daily operations of a fast-casual restaurant, oversee staff, ensure guest satisfaction, and drive sales performance.
Proven fast-casual or counter-service restaurant management experience with strong leadership and operational skills managing sales between $1.5M and $2M.
Job Opportunity: General Manager – Fast Casual Restaurant Location: Washington, DC & Northern Virginia Salary: Up to $80,000 + Full Benefits + PTO Are you an experienced leader in the fast-casual or counter-service restaurant segment? We’re looking for a hands-on General Manager to join our growing team and oversee operations in the DC and Northern Virginia markets. What We Offer: • Competitive salary up to $80K • Full benefits package and paid time off • No late nights or bar shifts • A clear path to District Manager as we expand About the Role: As General Manager, you’ll lead a team of 10-20 staff members, managing operations for a restaurant with $1.5M–$2M in annual sales. This is a hands-on role where you’ll oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and drive team performance. What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience in fast-casual or counter-service restaurant management • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team • A hands-on approach to operations and a passion for delivering results • Experience managing sales in the $1.5M–$2M range Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and expanding concept with a clear path to growth. Your leadership will play a key role in shaping the future of our brand. How to Apply: If this sounds like the right fit for you, send your professional resume to Tom Bull at tombull@geckohospitality.com. All resumes are handled with professional confidentiality. Take the next step in your career with us! Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.
This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025