General Manager – Fast Casul Restaurant
Gecko Hospitality
West Palm Beach, FL · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
General Manager, Fast Casual
West Palm Beach, FL
Compensation: $70,000 base, plus up to $5,000 bonus
Benefits: Healthcare
About the Opportunity
Gecko Hospitality is conducting a confidential search for a General Manager for a growing fast casual brand opening a new location in a high-traffic, high-visibility West Palm Beach destination. This is the brand’s first Florida unit and the foundation of a planned expansion across the state.
Ownership is not based locally, so this role needs a true operator: someone who runs the business as if it were their own and can be trusted to make sound decisions independently. For the right leader, this is a ground-floor opportunity to grow with the brand as it expands.
What You’ll Do
Own full operations of a high-volume fast casual unit, from opening through steady-state performance
Serve as ownership’s eyes and ears on site, communicating clearly and proactively with a remote leadership team
Recruit, hire, train, and develop a strong hourly team and build a culture of accountability and service
Drive sales, control costs, and manage P&L, labor, and inventory
Lead from the floor during peak periods, keeping lines moving and the guest experience consistent
Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and brand presentation
Build relationships within the surrounding community and property to grow traffic
What We’re Looking For
Prior General Manager experience in fast casual, QSR, or a comparable high-volume concept (required)
Proven track record running a unit independently with minimal day-to-day oversight
Experience with units doing $1.5M or more in annual sales preferred
Strong P&L knowledge and financial accountability
Hands-on leadership style: comfortable working every station, every shift
High energy and the ability to perform under heavy volume
Professional, polished presence suited to a family-friendly guest environment
Owner’s mindset with the ambition to grow alongside a developing brand
Must pass a background check
Why This Role
Competitive base plus bonus, at the top of the local market
No late nights and no bar environment, a real quality-of-life upgrade for restaurant leaders
Autonomy to run the business your way within brand standards
Opportunity to grow with a brand early in its Florida expansion