General Manager - no late nights

Richmond, Virginia

$70,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus Opportunity
Top General Managers Earn $100,000+

An exciting and rapidly expanding regional fast-casual franchise is seeking a talented and driven General Manager for its Richmond, Virginia location. This growing concept is making a strong impact in the fast-casual segment and offers a quality-of-life schedule with no late nights. The restaurant operates for lunch and dinner only, allowing leaders to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We are looking for an experienced restaurant professional who has successfully managed a high-volume drive-thru operation and has a proven track record of leading teams, growing sales, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Current or recent General Manager experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Fast Food, or Drive-Thru concept
• Experience managing a restaurant generating $2.5 million+ in annual sales
• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and cost controls
• Proven success in team development, training, coaching, and retention
• Passion for delivering outstanding guest satisfaction
• A natural sales builder with the ability to drive traffic and grow revenue
• Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead all aspects of restaurant operations and business performance

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full operational responsibility for the restaurant
• Manage financial performance, including P&L accountability
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain top talent
• Build a culture focused on hospitality, accountability, and results
• Drive sales growth through local marketing and community involvement
• Maintain brand standards, food quality, cleanliness, and safety
• Ensure an exceptional guest experience every day
• Partner directly with the Vice President of Operations to achieve business objectives

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Approximately $70,000
• Bonus Opportunity: Top-performing General Managers earn $100,000+ annually
• Five-day workweek
• No late-night operating hours
• Growth opportunities with an expanding regional franchise
• Direct access to senior leadership and career advancement potential

Confidential Application Process

To learn more about this outstanding opportunity and receive immediate consideration, please send your professional 2026 resume to:

Tom Bull
tombull@geckohospitality

All resumes are treated with the strictest professional confidentiality.

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