General Manager, New Restaurant Opening

Job overview

The General Manager, New Restaurant Opening role is onsite in Columbia, SC. The base salary is $55,000–$60,000 per year, with bonus potential. The role will lead the launch of a new restaurant concept in Columbia, where the company plans additional locations. The General Manager leads daily restaurant operations, develops and schedules the team, manages inventory and food costs, oversees financial performance, and supports guest experience and local outreach. This work establishes the new restaurant’s operations and team culture while supporting the organization’s planned growth.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations
• hire, train, coach, and develop staff
• create schedules and maintain staffing levels
• manage inventory, ordering, and food costs
• oversee P&L performance, budgeting, and forecasting
• lead local store marketing and community outreach
• build guest relationships
• support front- and back-of-house operations
• manage third-party delivery platforms and operational technology.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

restaurant management

new restaurant opening

team leadership

hiring and training

scheduling

inventory management

food costs

p&l management

local marketing

columbia sc

gecko hospitality

bonus potential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus opportunity, 401(k) with company match, 10 days of PTO after the first year, and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

New restaurant opening with bonus potential and planned future locations in Columbia.

About the employer

Gecko Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.