General Manager
Company: Gecko Hospitality
Location: Twin Lakes
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description General Manager Casual Full
Service Are you a General Manager who knows how to reopen a
restaurant and set the standard from day one? We’re a casual theme,
full-service concept on the lake with a cozy, gourmet,
farm-to-table direction and a loyal local following. This is a
relaunch, so you’ll be hands-on building the team, tightening
execution, and delivering a guest experience people come back for.
You’ll work closely with ownership to rebuild systems, strengthen
consistency, and drive performance. For the right leader, there is
ownership and buy-in potential, making this a rare opportunity with
real upside. If you’re ready to lead a reopening and want a role
where your work shows up in the results, we want to meet you. Title
of Position: General Manager Job Description: The General Manager
will lead the reopening and daily operations of a full-service
restaurant, driving results through strong leadership, disciplined
execution, and hospitality. This role will hire, train, and develop
the team while setting clear standards for service, cleanliness,
and performance. The GM will oversee daily FOH and BOH execution,
ensure smooth shift coordination, and hold leaders accountable to
expectations. They will build schedules, manage labor targets, and
maintain staffing levels that support both service quality and
profitability. The GM will manage inventory, ordering, vendor
relationships, and core cost controls to protect margins and
maintain quality. They will track sales and key operating metrics,
adjust quickly when results are off target, and lead guest recovery
when needed. This is a hands-on role for a leader who can rebuild
structure fast and keep the operation moving forward. Benefits: ·
High-impact reopening role with real decision-making influence ·
Direct partnership with ownership and streamlined communication ·
Strong growth runway as the concept rebuilds and expands ·
Competitive compensation with performance upside · Ownership and
buy-in opportunity (for the right candidate) Requirements: · Prior
ownership experience or a proven owner-operator mindset is required
· Demonstrated success leading a restaurant opening, reopening, or
turnaround · 3 years of General Manager experience in a
full-service environment · Strong financial and operational control
skills (labor, inventory, cost management) · Proven ability to
hire, train, and lead a team with high standards and consistency
Apply Now – General Manager in Twin Lakes, WI. Send your resume to
laraine@geckohospitality.com
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