Restaurant FOH Operations Manager – Premier Restaurant Group

Location: Falls Church, Virginia

Compensation: Base Salary around $68,000 + Realistic Bonus Potential

Presented by: Tom Bull, Gecko Hospitality

The Opportunity

Are you a results-driven Restaurant Manager ready to take the helm at a high-volume, dynamic concept in Falls Church? Gecko Hospitality, represented by award-winning recruiter Tom Bull, has partnered with a highly reputable, multi-concept restaurant group that is rapidly expanding its footprint. We are actively sourcing top-tier Front of House (FOH) Operations Managers to anchor their leadership team.

Our client boasts a diverse portfolio of successful concepts, built on a foundation of operational excellence and exceptional guest satisfaction. As a Restaurant Manager, you will serve as the catalyst for growth, implementing strategic solutions to elevate service standards while advancing your own career within one of the hospitality industry's most progressive organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead FOH Operations: Direct daily floor operations to guarantee seamless service execution and an unparalleled guest experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, and mentor a robust team of 30-40 FOH professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture rooted in accountability and growth.
• Financial Performance: Drive targeted revenue growth while deploying effective cost-control solutions to consistently meet or exceed financial benchmarks.
• Brand Standards: Enforce rigorous standards for service, food quality, and overall brand integrity.
• Cross-Department Synergy: Partner closely with Executive Chefs and the broader management team to ensure total operational harmony.
• Guest Relations: Proactively engage with guests, swiftly resolving concerns to build lasting customer loyalty and drive repeat business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Industry Expertise: Proven tenure as a Restaurant Manager within a full-service environment, ideally featuring a comprehensive bar program.
• Volume Experience: Demonstrated success directing restaurant operations with annual sales volumes exceeding $3 million.
• Concept Alignment: Direct leadership experience in casual-themed, premium casual, or chef-driven dining segments is highly preferred.
• Leadership Capabilities: A verifiable track record of building, motivating, and retaining high-functioning hospitality teams.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of P&L management, strategic budgeting, and operational cost control.
• Hospitality Passion: An unwavering dedication to the industry and a genuine commitment to delivering top-tier service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of approximately $68,000 - $75,000 plus bonus
• Highly realistic and achievable bonus structures
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and extensive benefits package
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) from day one
• Clear, structured pathways for executive career advancement within a rapidly scaling company

Apply Now for a Confidential Discussion

Elevate your hospitality career with an organization that values executive leadership and operational expertise. To learn more and receive immediate, confidential consideration, please submit your professional resume directly to:

Tom Bull

tombull@geckohospitality.com

Your resume will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to schedule an initial discovery call.

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.