General Manager - Upscale Dining
Job Description
General Manager — Upscale Dining
Downtown Toronto | $90,000–$100,000 base + bonus
Lead a restaurant you can take pride in—with an organization that invests in your career.
We’re seeking an accomplished General Manager for an upscale Italian restaurant in downtown Toronto. Combining fresh, handmade pasta, shareable dishes and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, this restaurant brings together polished service and a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
With distinctive dining spaces, a patio and private dining opportunities, the restaurant offers a rewarding scope for a commercially minded hospitality leader—from business lunches and after-work gatherings to dinner service and corporate events.
Why this opportunity stands out
Competitive compensation: $90,000–$100,000 base salary, plus bonus.
Health benefits and three weeks of paid vacation.
An established Canadian restaurant group: Join a privately owned organization with a diverse portfolio and opportunities for advancement.
Investment in your development: Access leadership programs and an organization focused on personal and professional growth.
Experienced hospitality leadership: Work alongside people who understand restaurant operations and value exceptional service.
Dining discounts: Enjoy employee discounts across the organization’s restaurants.
A downtown destination: Lead an attractive restaurant with PATH access and proximity to major offices, hotels and attractions.
Your role
You’ll lead the restaurant’s people, guest experience and financial performance, setting clear expectations and building a team that delivers consistently.
Your responsibilities will include:
Recruiting, coaching and developing managers and hourly team members.
Maintaining a visible presence on the floor and building lasting guest relationships.
Managing budgets, forecasting, labour, purchasing and operating costs.
Growing sales through service execution, repeat business and private dining.
Partnering with culinary leadership to deliver quality, consistency and seamless service.
Creating a culture of accountability, professionalism and genuine hospitality.
What you bring
Proven General Manager experience in an upscale, high-volume, full-service restaurant.
Strong financial acumen and confidence managing restaurant profitability.
A record of developing managers and building engaged, capable teams.
Polished communication skills and sound judgment under pressure.
An appreciation for food, wine, cocktails and the details that shape a memorable guest experience.
A hands-on leadership style that combines high standards with warmth and approachability.
Bring your experience, your standards and your passion for hospitality.
Submit your résumé to scotts@geckohospitality.com for confidential consideration.
