Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Restaurant Operations / Multi-Unit General Manager

 

Location: Washington, DC Metro Area

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 Base Salary - Equity, no buy-in. 

 

Lead an Emerging Brand to New Heights

We are partnering with an emerging restaurant brand in the Washington, DC area to identify a dynamic Director of Restaurant Operations. Backed by strong financial investment, this company currently operates three thriving locations and is strategically positioned for significant expansion. We are seeking a dedicated hospitality executive to initially manage daily operations for these three locations as a Multi-Unit General Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing company where you can build an inclusive culture, shape operational standards, and expand your career as the brand scales. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our passion for exceptional hospitality and team development.

The Role: Strategic Leadership & Daily Operations

In this highly visible position, you will oversee the three existing locations while operating with a full management support team. Your immediate focus will be acting in a multi-unit capacity, ensuring operational excellence across all current units. As the company executes its strategic growth plan, your role will expand to manage additional locations and build the future leadership pipeline.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily operations of three existing restaurant locations, ensuring a consistent and exceptional guest experience.
• Manage the DC market with minimal supervision, utilizing your strategic leadership skills to drive profitability and performance.
• Mentor and support the existing management teams, cultivating a culture of accountability and continuous professional development.
• Establish and refine operational systems that support the upcoming expansion of the brand.
• Identify, train, and promote future leaders to support new store openings and market growth.

What You Bring to the Table

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who is deeply grounded in daily restaurant operations while possessing the strategic vision necessary to scale a brand.

 

Qualifications:

• Current experience operating in a multi-unit capacity, actively overseeing 2 to 4 restaurant locations.
• A diverse operational background featuring blended concepts, including full-service, fast-casual, counter service, and QSR environments.
• A proven track record of managing a market autonomously and making strategic decisions to improve bottom-line results.
• A passion for developing people and building inclusive, high-performing hospitality teams.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to execute comprehensive business plans.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in rewarding top talent with a package that reflects the importance of this executive role.

 

• Competitive Base Salary: $120,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience.
• Top-Tier Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being.
• Career Advancement: Direct involvement in the strategic growth of the company with expanding responsibilities.

 

Application Process

We are looking to fill this critical leadership role immediately. In-person interviews for qualified selected candidates will be conducted locally in the DC area.

Please send your professional 2026 resume for a confidential review to:

Tom Bull
tombull@geckohospitality.com

Tom Bull is an award-winning executive recruiter specializing in the restaurant niche, dedicated to connecting premier hospitality professionals with exceptional career opportunities.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-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 fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and 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.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-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 fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and 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.

Job Tags

Casual work, Local area, Immediate start

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