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RESTAURANT MANAGER | WASHINGTON, DC
Approachable Fine Dining Culture
Are you an experienced restaurant leader who thrives in a high-volume, guest-focused environment—and wants to work for an established hospitality organization that genuinely invests in its people? A well-established and highly respected restaurant group is seeking a Restaurant Manager for one of its DC locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional who leads from the floor, develops people, and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences.
THE ROLE
You'll oversee the day-to-day FOH operation, including:
• Hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and developing team members
• Leading service and establishing shift-specific goals
• Maintaining high standards for guest service and hospitality
• Resolving guest concerns with professionalism and care
• Conducting menu training and departmental meetings
• Supporting safety, health, and operational standards
• Assisting with inventory and administrative responsibilities
• Collaborating with the management team on overall restaurant performance
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY
• $65K–$75K base salary, based on experience + quarterly bonus eligibility
• 5-day work week
• Strong work-life balance and positive team culture
• Company-funded pension, Immediate 401(k) participation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits
• Generous PTO and family/medical leave
• Numerous other perks
• Career advancement opportunities within an established restaurant group
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We're looking for a hospitality leader with approximately 2–3 years of dining room or restaurant management experience, ideally in a high-volume operation.
You'll be successful in this role if you are:
• Passionate about hospitality and exceptional guest service
• Hands-on and comfortable leading from the floor
• A strong communicator and people developer
• Firm and consistent with operating standards while remaining fair and personable
• Organized, disciplined, and attentive to detail
• Motivated by building strong teams and creating memorable guest experiences
If you're ready to take the next step with a stable, people-focused hospitality organization offering strong compensation, benefits, and career growth, please submit your resume to receive a confidential conversation.
This is a confidential search. The client name and specific restaurant are intentionally withheld at this stage.