General Manager - New Opening

General Manager – Celebrity Chef - New Store Opening!

This is a General Manager opportunity to lead one of the most recognized Celebrity Chef-inspired premium fast-casual concepts as it expands across Canada.

This premium brand blends bold flavors, high-quality ingredients, and fast-casual execution—backed by the standards of one of North America’s most celebrated chefs. As the brand builds and scales nationally, we are seeking a high-caliber General Manager who can operate at both a hands-on leadership level and a strategic business level.

This role is ideal for an experienced restaurant leader who wants to grow with the brand, influence future operations and leadership direction, and play a key role in shaping operational excellence across Canada.

The Role

The General Manager is fully accountable for the overall performance of the restaurant, including guest experience, financial results, people leadership, and brand standards. You will act as the senior leader on-site, setting the tone for culture, execution, and performance—while partnering closely with ownership and the operations team as the brand expands.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations with a focus on excellence, consistency, and efficiency
Ensure strict adherence to brand standards, food safety, and health & safety regulations
Maintain a clean, organized, and high-energy restaurant environment
Oversee inventory control, ordering, scheduling, and labor optimization

Guest Experience

Champion exceptional guest service at every touch point
Resolve guest concerns professionally and proactively
Leverage guest feedback to continuously improve operations and experience

Financial & Business Management

Own the restaurant P&L, including labor, food cost, controllable, and profitability
Analyze financial reports and trends to drive performance improvements
Complete and review weekly and period-end inventories; understand variance reporting and implement corrective action plans
Identify opportunities to grow sales and maximize margins

People & Culture Leadership

Recruit, train, develop, and retain a high-performing leadership and hourly team
Build a strong internal culture rooted in accountability, engagement, and teamwork
Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and succession planning
Lead by example on the floor and during peak periods

Experience & Qualifications

3–5+ years of General Manager or Senior Restaurant Leadership experience
Proven success leading high-volume QSR or fast-casual restaurants
Strong financial acumen with proven P&L ownership
Experience building and leading management teams
Deep understanding of food safety, labor management, and operational controls
Post-secondary education in Business, Hospitality, or a related field is an asset

Compensation & Growth

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus 90 - 110K
Benefits
Clear growth opportunities as the brand expands across Canada
Opportunity to be part of a foundational leadership team for a national rollout

Why Join Us?

This is more than a GM role—it’s a chance to:

Lead a flagship location
Growth opportunity with an iconic chef-driven brand
Influence future openings and operational standards
Build a long-term career as the brand scales nationally

Send resume to scotts@geckohospitality.com