General Manager | Sports Local Favorite | $80-90k | Wilmington, DE

Company: Gecko Hospitality
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description General Manager - Elevated Sports Bar Restaurant Wilmington, DE Salary $80-90k Sports Bar experience a plus! Join our team! We're seeking an experienced and charismatic General Manager to lead our elevated sports bar restaurant in Wilmington, DE. If you're passionate about sports, food, and creating unforgettable experiences, we want to hear from you! Job Summary: We're looking for a seasoned GM to oversee all aspects of our sports bar restaurant, from operations and staff management to customer experience and financial performance. You'll lead a team of servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff to deliver exceptional service and drive sales growth. Our ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a passion for sports, great food, and a lively atmosphere. Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations, including staff management, inventory control, and cash handling Drive sales growth through promotions, events, and exceptional customer service Develop and implement strategies to increase customer satisfaction and retention Manage financial performance, including budgeting and forecasting Collaborate with executive team to develop and implement marketing strategies Ensure compliance with company policies, laws, and regulations Requirements: 3 years of experience in a GM or similar leadership role in the hospitality industry Proven track record of success in driving sales growth and customer satisfaction Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field preferred What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits contribution Opportunities for growth and development Dynamic and supportive team environment Free meals and drinks Fun and lively atmosphere! If you're a motivated and experienced General Manager near Wilmington, DE, with a passion for sports and hospitality, we want to hear from you! Send your resume to nate@geckohospitality.com to apply today! Company Description Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals. Our national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience. At Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive. We want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients. At Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have more choices Company Description Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.\r\n\r\nWe want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have more choices

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