Bar Manager

Bar Manager Opportunity | Award-Winning Waterfront Restaurant

Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants, led by Fabio Trabocchi, is currently seeking experienced and hospitality-driven Bartenders to join our acclaimed team at Fiola Mare.

Fiola Mare is our premier coastal Italian seafood restaurant located on the Georgetown waterfront, offering refined, luxurious dining with sweeping views and world-class hospitality. Our menu highlights the finest seafood from around the globe, featuring elegant crudo, abundant seafood towers, and daily selections of whole fish, complemented by a celebrated wine program and expertly crafted cocktails.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most respected restaurant groups in the country. Our bar team plays a critical role in delivering exceptional guest experiences through precision, creativity, and genuine hospitality. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about beverage programs, attention to detail, and high-level service.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance hospitality environment and understand the standards of fine dining service, we invite you to apply and grow your career with our team.

Awards & Industry Recognition

Fabio Trabocchi Restaurant Group and Fiola Mare have received numerous accolades for culinary excellence, service, and innovation, including:

• Michelin Guide Washington, DC – 1 Star (multiple years)
• James Beard Foundation – Award-Winning Chef & Multiple Semifinalist Recognitions
• Wine Spectator – Best of Award of Excellence
• Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMMY Awards) – Multiple Finalist Honors
• Washingtonian Magazine – “100 Very Best Restaurants”
• The Washington Post – Three Stars

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As Bar Manager, you will lead the daily execution of an elevated beverage program while ensuring seamless operations, exceptional guest experiences, and strong financial performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing all daily bar operations, service readiness, and presentation standards
• Leading, coaching, and developing a polished, high-performing bar team
• Managing beverage ordering, inventory, invoices, and cost controls
• Ensuring all beverage menus, POS updates, and recipes remain accurate and current
• Monitoring guest service to deliver warm, refined, and memorable hospitality
• Upholding company standards for cleanliness, organization, cash handling, and compliance
• Driving bar revenue while maintaining labor and beverage costs within budget
• Serving as a key member of the restaurant’s leadership team during opening and closing shifts

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive hourly pay with top-tier earning potential, along with opportunities for professional growth within one of the nation’s premier restaurant groups.

Benefits include:

• Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants offers full-time employees company-subsidized health insurance. A full-time employee must work an average of 30 hours per week to qualify for health insurance benefits. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the employee’s 60th day of employment. The insurance enrollment period is between 30 and 90 days of employment.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Dining Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Competitive Pay with Top Earning Potential
• Excellent Training & Career Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Referral Bonus Program
• Professional Growth within an award-winning restaurant group

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess strong bartending skills, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to excellence.

Requirements include:

• Minimum 3 years of bartending experience in fine dining or upscale casual restaurants. (high-volume experience preferred)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 2+ years of bar management experience in upscale, luxury, or fine dining preferred
• Advanced knowledge of spirits, wine, beer, and classic cocktails
• Strong understanding of inventory systems, beverage cost, labor management, and ordering
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills
• Ability to lead both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• English fluency required

How to Apply

Please reply to this posting with an updated copy of your resume.

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