General Manager | Full Service Restaurant and Events | Lancaster, PA

Company: Gecko Hospitality
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description General Manager - Full-Service Restaurant & Events Lancaster, PA Salary of $70-75k, benefits, bonus potential Gecko Hospitality is seeking a seasoned and charismatic General Manager to lead our team at our full-service restaurant near Lancaster, PA. Event experience is required to be considered for this position. About the Role: As General Manager of our restaurant, you will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house management, inventory management, labor forecasting, events management, and customer satisfaction. You will lead by example, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and growth. Responsibilities: Provide exceptional leadership and guidance to restaurant staff, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability Drive sales growth through effective marketing strategies, menu management, and exceptional customer service Manage labor costs, inventory, and supplies to optimize profitability Develop and implement effective training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge Plan and execute successful events, including weddings, parties, and corporate functions Foster strong relationships with local vendors, partners, and the community Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Requirements: 4 years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a full-service setting including event management Proven track record of success in driving sales growth, improving customer satisfaction, and developing high-performing teams Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations Familiarity with labor laws, inventory management, and point-of-sale systems Experience in the kitchen as well as front of house and events Apply Today: If you're a motivated and experienced General Manager looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume to nate@geckohospitality.com to apply for the General Manager position at our full-service restaurant near Lancaster, PA. Company Description Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals. Our national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience. At Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive. We want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients. At Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have more choices Company Description Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.\r\n\r\nWe want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have more choices

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