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Restaurant General Manager - Growing Casual Dining Concept

Sedona, AZ 86351

Posted: 02/13/2025 Country: US Job ID: 2997321 Salary: 58k/year - 68k/year State/Province: AZ

Job Description

Job Title: General Manager

Concept Type: BBQ Smokehouse

Location: Sedona, AZ

Salary: $58,000-$68,000 DOE



The allure of the American West comes alive in a unique BBQ dining experience nestled in the heart of Sedona, Arizona. What better way to accentuate the natural beauty of the region than with a dining experience centered around pure, handcrafted, smoked meats? We are a family-owned enterprise, passionate about hard work, personal responsibility, and perseverance.


We invite you to join us as a General Manager at our Sedona location, where we boast of a full bar, an entirely scratch-made menu, and an unforgettable ambiance that typifies the spirit of the West.


Job Qualifications for the General Manager role:

  • Proven experience as General Manager or relevant role in the hospitality sector
  • Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of BBQ foods, drinks and best industry practices
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strong strategic planning and business development skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills


Job Responsibilities as General Manager:

  • Oversee day-to-day operations at our Sedona location
  • Design strategy and set goals for growth at the Sedona BBQ joint
  • Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
  • Oversee the recruitment and training of new employees
  • Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
  • Monitor product inventory and ensure the highest quality of the food served


As a General Manager at our Sedona BBQ joint, you'd take pride in overseeing a meticulous, hard-working kitchen crew who love cooking for hungry patrons seeking an affordable, but fantastic, hand-made meal. Your role as a General Manager in Sedona spans from ensuring our guests find a cushy seat on our large dog-friendly patio to offering them the best BBQ and drinks away from home.


You're not just signing up for a job, it's more than that. This position offers you a chance to be part of a diverse group of hardworking individuals. If you possess the ethics of hard work, honesty, mindfulness and you're ready to take our BBQ grill in Sedona to the next level, we would love to meet you! Are you ready for your next Arizona adventure as a General Manager at our BBQ grill?


If interested in the Restaurant General Manager position in Sedona, AZ, send your resume to John Wilcoxon. John@Geckohospitality.com





Meet Your Recruiter

Don Hutcheson, CPC
Franchise Partner

Don Hutcheson joined Gecko Hospitality after spending over 30 years in executive leadership roles with industry leaders in the restaurant business. He has a proven track record of identifying, developing, and building high performing leadership teams. Most recently, Don was the Vice President of Operations for Panera Bread. Leading a team of over 3900 team members, managers, and directors. 

Don started his restaurant career as an entry level assistant manager and quickly learned what it takes to advance up the management ranks. 13 months later, he was promoted to GM.  Putting other people first and helping those around you shine has been a philosophy and practice that he has lived by for 30 years.  

Don is excited to utilize his operational experience, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills to match talented people with fulfilling careers.  Don is married to his wife Jana and they both enjoy boating, beach, and golf. 

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