Restaurant Manager | Casual Dining/Entertainment, $60-70k | Philadelphia, PA

Restaurant Manager — Philadelphia, PA

High-energy, food-and-games entertainment destination

Salary of $60-70k, benefits, sign on bonus, and bonus potential!

About the Role

We’re hiring a hands-on Restaurant Manager to run the restaurant and bar side of a busy eat-and-play venue that serves lunch, dinner, late-night, and large group events in Philadelphia, PA. You’ll lead service, drive hospitality standards, and partner closely with culinary, beverage, and games/operations teams to deliver a seamless guest experience from the dining room to the midway.

What You’ll Own

• Daily FOH leadership across dining room, bar, and private events; set the tone for guest service, speed, and cleanliness.
• Hire, train, coach, and schedule a large hourly team (servers, bartenders, hosts, support); build bench strength and develop shift leads.
• Control labor and food/beverage costs: write smart schedules, monitor comps/voids, manage pour costs, and hit budgeted metrics.
• Maintain food safety and alcohol compliance (ServSafe/RAAMP or equivalent), run line checks, temp logs, and audits; partner with kitchen on quality and timing.
• Drive sales through upselling, promotions, LTOs, and flawless execution of group events, parties, and corporate buyouts.
• Resolve guest issues in the moment, protect reviews, and create regulars in a high-volume, high-energy environment.
• Partner with the GM and operations team on inventory, ordering, receiving, and vendor follow-up; keep pars tight and waste low.
• Champion culture: clear communication, pre-shift huddles, accountability, and a fun, team-first environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant management (full-service, high-volume preferred; entertainment/ nightlife experience a plus).
• Strong P&L literacy—labor, COGS, comps, and controllable costs; comfortable with POS reporting and Excel.
• Proven ability to build and retain teams; coaching, training, and performance management.
• Nights/weekends/holidays availability; able to work a flexible, peak-driven schedule.
• ServSafe Manager certification and valid alcohol service credentials (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Philadelphia, PA based with reliable transportation.

Comp & Details

• Competitive base salary + bonus potential (based on sales, labor, and guest metrics).
• Benefits package (medical/dental/vision), PTO, and growth opportunities within a national entertainment & dining brand.
• Philadelphia, PA location.

Apply: Send your updated resume to

nate@geckohospitality.com

(subject: “Restaurant Manager – Philadelphia”) to apply for the Restaurant Manager position in Philadelphia, PA!

Skills

Bartending, Beverages, Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Leadership, Literacy, Metrics, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Restaurant, Revenue Growth, Safety Compliance, Sales, Schedule Development, ServSafe Certification, Shipping/Receiving, Team Lead/Manager, Up-Selling

About the Company

Marty Tarabar