Restaurant Operations Manager Full Service & Bar
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Great restaurants do not run on autopilot. They run on active, engaged leadership on the floor.
We are partnering with a high-volume, full-service restaurant in Charlottesville, VA, to find an Operations Manager who understands the real pace of hospitality. Whether you cut your teeth in a respected independent concept or a structured corporate brand, this role is designed for an emerging leader ready to make a tangible operational impact. This is a front-line leadership role focused on shift execution, team stability, and the guest experience.
What You Will Do
Lead front-of-house operations during high-volume shifts, ensuring a seamless, high-quality guest experience from the door to the table.
Support, coach, and develop a team of servers, bartenders, and support staff to elevate service standards.
Drive sequence of service and beverage program execution in a busy, full-bar environment.
Manage daily shift execution, including dynamic floor plans, labor controls, and real-time problem resolution.
Partner with senior leadership to protect operational consistency, build team morale, and drive long-term profitability.
Qualifications
Required:
1 to 2 years of front-of-house management experience in a full-service restaurant and bar environment.
Operational background in either a respected independent concept or a structured corporate/franchise brand.
Strong understanding of bar operations, full-service pacing, and effective guest recovery.
Ability to remain calm, direct, and effective when the restaurant is full and the pressure is on.
Preferred:
Working knowledge of restaurant scheduling, basic labor management, and high-volume beverage operations.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary of approximately $70,000 annually.
Performance-based bonus opportunity.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Paid time off (PTO) to support a sustainable hospitality career.
How to Apply
This leadership role is available immediately.
To apply, please send your professional resume to .
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Restaurant Manager full service with bar in Charlottesville at Gecko Hospitality
- Other openings
- 408
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- 63 locations
- Typical pay
- $57,750–$82,500
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