Restaurant Manager - Fine Dining

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.