Restaurant General Manager

General Manager

Wood fired restaurant & bar

Historic town in West Virginia

$60k-70k plus relocation and benefits

A well-established, independently owned restaurant and bar is searching for its next General Manager. Now in its second decade, the concept centers on wood-fired pizza, smoked wings, scratch-made salads, and a full bar with local and regional craft beer and wine. A recent move into a larger, custom-built space in a historic downtown added live music and expanded event capacity.

The restaurant draws a loyal local and visitor following, built on food, hospitality, and atmosphere. Ownership is hands-on and looking for a General Manager to run daily operations and grow its reputation further.

What You’ll Do

Own full P&L: budgeting, forecasting, labor and cost control, profitability

Hire, train, and lead a front- and back-of-house team; set the tone for hospitality and culture

Oversee the beverage program alongside the kitchen and bar teams

Maintain food safety, health, and liquor licensing compliance

Manage scheduling, inventory, vendor relationships, and daily readiness

Plan and run live music nights, private events, and seasonal programming

Serve as the face of the restaurant for guests, staff, and the community

Partner directly with ownership on the restaurant’s direction

What We’re Looking For

3+ years as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a full-service restaurant with a bar program; casual or upscale-casual preferred

Scratch-kitchen experience; wood-fired pizza a strong plus

Working knowledge of craft beer and wine a plus

ServSafe certified, or willing to obtain

A hands-on, visible leadership style suited to a small, close-knit team

Genuine interest in small-town living; candidates relocating from larger markets welcome

Why This Role

A beloved, profitable restaurant with full ownership support and real creative latitude, in a community known for outdoor recreation, arts, and a strong sense of place. Ideal for a General Manager who wants more say over direction than a corporate structure allows.

If interested, please click apply or send your resume to stacymp@geckohospitality.com