Catering Manager - Restaurant venue - Daytime hours!

Company: Gecko Hospitality VA/DC
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Catering and FOH Manager – Iconic Venue in Alexandria, VA Location: Alexandria, VA Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 Base Salary Extensive Benefits Presented by: Tom Bull, Gecko Hospitality (VA/DC) The Opportunity Gecko Hospitality is proud to represent an iconic venue in the heart of Alexandria, VA, currently seeking a versatile Catering and FOH Manager . This unique hybrid role offers the rare opportunity to manage high-volume catering operations within a celebrated historic setting while maintaining a desirable work-life balance. Unlike typical hospitality management roles, this position is primarily daytime-focused, allowing you to drive business success without sacrificing your personal time. If you are an experienced restaurant manager with a strong background in catering and a passion for hospitality, this is your chance to join a stable, high-volume operation with a stellar reputation. Role Overview The Catering and FOH Manager will serve as a pivotal leader, bridging the gap between event execution and daily dining operations. You will oversee a bustling catering department responsible for on-premise events ranging from large tour groups and corporate gatherings to intimate weddings. Additionally, you will provide critical support as a Front of House (FOH) Manager during peak service times. Key Responsibilities: Catering Leadership: Manage the planning and execution of all on-premise catering events, ensuring seamless service for tour groups, corporate clients, and private parties. FOH Operations: Support the restaurant floor as a hands-on manager, ensuring guest satisfaction, staff performance, and operational efficiency during service shifts. Team Management: Train, schedule, and supervise service staff for both daily dining and special events, fostering a culture of hospitality excellence. Client Relations: serve as the primary point of contact for catering clients, ensuring their vision is executed to perfection. Operational Standards: Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and service quality across both departments. Candidate Profile We are looking for a hospitality professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate possesses the organizational skills required for complex catering logistics and the floor presence of a seasoned restaurant manager. Experience: proven experience as a Restaurant FOH Manager is required, with specific experience in catering or event management strongly preferred. Versatility: Ability to switch gears effectively between administrative planning and hands-on floor management. Leadership: Strong track record of leading teams to success in high-volume environments. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and team coordination. Compensation & Benefits This role is designed to support a healthy work-life balance while offering a competitive compensation package. Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate with experience) Schedule: Five-day work week with mostly daytime hours . Benefits: Extensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage. Time Off: Generous PTO and vacation allowance to ensure you have time to recharge. Confidential Application Process All inquiries and resume submissions will be treated with professional confidentiality. To learn more about this role or to apply, please submit your professional 2026 resume directly to: Tom Bull Managing Partner, Gecko Hospitality Email: tombull@geckohospitality.com Tom Bull is an award-winning executive hospitality recruiter and Managing Partner for the VA/DC office of Gecko Hospitality. We specialize in connecting top-tier talent with the industry's leading brands. Company Description Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities. Company Description Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

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