Restaurant General Manager
26 days ago
Somerville
Job Description Job Title: Restaurant General Manager Location: Raritan, New Jersey Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead operations for a high-energy, full-service bar and restaurant. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced nightlife-driven environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences across both food and beverage. The General Manager will be responsible for driving financial performance, building and developing a strong team, and maintaining a vibrant, guest-focused atmosphere. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee all front- and back-of-house operations, with a strong emphasis on bar execution and service standards, • Drive revenue through strategic focus on beverage sales, upselling, and guest engagement, • Manage P&L, including labor, cost of goods (food & beverage), and overall profitability, • Lead, train, and develop a team of managers, bartenders, servers, and support staff, • Maintain high standards for cocktail execution, beer and wine programs, and responsible alcohol service, • Ensure compliance with all liquor laws, health regulations, and safety standards, • Create staff schedules that align with peak service times and business needs, especially nights and weekends, • Cultivate a high-energy, positive culture that supports teamwork, accountability, and retention, • Handle guest relations, resolve issues promptly, and maintain a strong on-floor presence during service, • Oversee inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships, particularly for bar products and supplies, • Partner with ownership on promotions, events, and programming to drive traffic and repeat business Qualifications: • 3–5+ years of experience as a General Manager or senior leader in a full-service bar or restaurant environment, • Strong knowledge of bar operations, including cocktails, beer, wine, and liquor cost control, • Proven success managing high-volume, late-night or nightlife-driven operations, • Experience with P&L management, budgeting, and driving revenue growth, • Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills, • Ability to stay composed and decisive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in high-volume bar programs or nightlife concepts, • Background in launching promotions, events, or entertainment-driven programming, • Familiarity with inventory and bar management systems Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive base salary, • Performance-based bonus structure, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off, • Growth opportunities within a multi-location hospitality group Work Environment: This role requires a strong floor presence, particularly during peak hours, including late nights and weekends. The General Manager is expected to lead by example, actively engaging with guests and staff to ensure a seamless and energetic dining and bar experience. Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our 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 Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits 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.Gecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith 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.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits 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.