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Restaurant General Manager | Family Favorite | No Late Nights!

Ankeny, IA 50309

Posted: 07/24/2024 Country: US Job ID: 1336529 Salary: 55k/year - 65k/year State/Province: IA

Job Description

Restaurant General Manager 

Fun Restaurant concept... no late nights! Ankeny, IA

Paying $55k - 65k 


We're quickly changing the old notions of full-service dining. Instead of having guests pick off a menu, they can create their own meals and watch it cooked right in front of them! Guests can come to our restaurant time and time again and enjoy a different unique dish every time. Making lunch or dinner isn’t just a meal, but an experience that’s truly your own, and different every time. Over the past few years, we have become one of the fastest-growing chains in the industry. Apply today for our Ankeny, IA location


Title of Position: General Restaurant Manager


Job Description:


The Restaurant General Manager will identify and estimate the qualities of food, beverages, and supplies to be ordered, schedule staff work and activities, evaluate health and safety practices against standards and make decisions and solve problems concerning menus and staff. The Restaurant General Manager will also monitor food preparation and cleaning methods, inspect equipment and food deliveries, monitor and oversee purchases, menus, staff, and payroll, and set goals for hourly staff to meet and hold them accountable when goals fall short. The Restaurant General Manager will perform administrative activities such as scheduling and budgeting, communicate with customers, sales reps, and suppliers and be in direct contact with Regional Director on a daily basis. Please bring your positive attitude and enthusiasm for hospitality with you every day and share it with your team.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2+ years current experience as a Restaurant Assistant Manager in a high volume (over $1.5m per year in sales) concept
  • A stable work history - no more than two Restaurant Assistant Manager jobs in the previous five years
  • Ability to increase sales and build rapport in the community
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Hands-on experience hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
  • Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed
  • Restaurant Assistant Manager must be proficient with financials (P&L's, inventory, food/labor cost, etc.)


To apply, e-mail your resume to jcameron@geckohospitality.com


Restaurant General Manager position in Ankeny, IA.

Salary $55k - $65k

Meet Your Recruiter

Marty Tarabar

Marty Tarabar is a Gecko Hospitality Franchise Partner for 7 states. starting with Gecko in 2005, Marty has forged relationships with candidates and clients, connecting their needs and visions. He has brought on, trained and developed a strong team of recruiters to support his franchise territories.

Marty started dishwashing at the local diner was his way of financing his many travels. As a Boy Scout, Marty traveled to Japan, Israel and across the United States twice before the age of 17. Starting as a fry cook while in college, he went on to work for regional and national restaurant groups as a General Manager, Training General Manager and a District Manager. Marty also worked as a Food Service Manager for Genuardi Family Markets, a division of Safeway.

As a member of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, he’s done seminars for restaurant owners across the state.

After many years on the road, Marty and his wife, Jill, settled in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they are enjoying the life of empty nesters.  He enjoys trips to see his grandson in the St Louis area and helps his wife at Fine Arts and Craft Shows to support her stained-glass business.

Since leaving operations Marty has much more time to devote to many activities with his synagogue and home improvement projects. He is a lifetime Red Cross Blood Donor (over 80 pints donated so far) and regularly volunteers his cooking skills for charitable events.

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About Ankeny, IA

Explore exciting job opportunities in the vibrant city of Ankeny, Iowa! Nestled in the heart of the Hawkeye State, Ankeny offers a perfect blend of a thriving job market and a high quality of life. With its close proximity to Des Moines, the capital city known for its flourishing arts scene, popular restaurants offering farm-to-table cuisine, and iconic landmarks like the State Capitol and Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Ankeny provides endless possibilities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Don't miss out on joining this dynamic community and discovering why Ankeny is the ideal place to grow your career!