GM | Beach, Bar, Live Music | $75k | Rehoboth Beach, DE

General Manager – Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Restaurant, Bar, and Live Music

$70-75k plus benefits and other perks!

A high-energy, beachside restaurant/bar in Rehoboth Beach is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our team. We’re known for our laid-back surf vibe, live music, signature crushes, food truck partnerships, and events that keep the community coming back rain or shine.

What You’ll Own

• Oversee daily operations of a fast-paced bar/restaurant open late, 7 days a week
• Lead, hire, train, and motivate a diverse front-of-house team with a focus on culture, hospitality, and fun
• Drive sales, manage labor + COGS, and execute weekly/monthly promotions and events
• Partner with food trucks and outside vendors to deliver a seamless guest experience
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that reflects our quirky, comfortable brand
• Build relationships with regulars, tourists, and the local community to keep energy high year-round

What You Bring

• 3+ years as a GM, AGM, or multi-unit manager in a high-volume bar, restaurant, or nightlife venue
• Proven ability to build team culture and reduce turnover through leadership, not just rules
• Strong financial acumen: P&L management, inventory, scheduling, and budgeting
• Nights, weekends, and holiday availability during peak beach season
• DE ABLE license or ability to obtain; TIPS/ServSafe preferred
• You thrive in an unpretentious, guest-first, and community-driven environment

Compensation & Perks

• $75,000 annual salary
• Benefits package included

If you’re a hands-on GM who can balance business with good vibes and keep the energy up from Memorial Day to New Year’s Eve in Rehoboth Beach, we want to meet you.

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.

Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.

With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.

At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.