General Manager
Full-time
Lapis Bistro
About Us The Popal Group is an award-winning boutique hospitality group in Washington D.C. deeply committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences rooted in authenticity, hospitality, and operational excellence.
We are currently seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our flagship operation, Lapis Bistro (Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee). Lapis is our largest operation and celebrates homestyle Afghan cuisine prepared with local, seasonal ingredients and inspired by generations of family recipes. We are looking for candidates with management experience, attention to detail, and motivation to excel in a dynamic restaurant group. Position Overview The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the restaurant, including team development, financial oversight, guest experience, and operational execution. This individual will serve as the cultural and operational standard-bearer for the restaurant. Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Management
We are currently seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our flagship operation, Lapis Bistro (Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee). Lapis is our largest operation and celebrates homestyle Afghan cuisine prepared with local, seasonal ingredients and inspired by generations of family recipes. We are looking for candidates with management experience, attention to detail, and motivation to excel in a dynamic restaurant group. Position Overview The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the restaurant, including team development, financial oversight, guest experience, and operational execution. This individual will serve as the cultural and operational standard-bearer for the restaurant. Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Management
- Lead, train, and inspire a team of managers, supervisors, servers, culinary staff, and support personnel.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork.
- Develop and execute structured training programs to ensure mastery of service standards, menu knowledge, and beverage offerings.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
- Monitor and manage labor costs to align with financial goals.
- Address personnel matters in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain exceptional guest satisfaction by auditing food, beverage, and service standards and implementing improvements where needed.
- Ensure staff consistently delivers anticipatory, detail-oriented hospitality.
- Review and oversee service planning and execution to ensure operational success.
- Analyze sales performance and identify opportunities to drive revenue and profitability.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for guests and team members, including prompt and thorough incident reporting when necessary.
- Oversee daily restaurant operations across all departments (front-of-house, kitchen, and bar).
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.
- Maintain full compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and licensing regulations.
- Optimize workflow and staffing models to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Support marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts, offering strategic input when appropriate.
- Create and sustain a warm, welcoming, and elegant dining atmosphere.
- Lead by example in delivering world-class hospitality.
- Address guest concerns and special requests with discretion, professionalism, and care.
- Implement strategies to enhance guest loyalty, repeat business, and positive reviews.
- Monitor dining room ambiance to ensure a consistently memorable experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a General Manager or Assistant General Manager in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Proven conflict resolution abilities
- Technological proficiency (Google Suite, MarginEdge; Toast)
- Event management experience preferred
- ServSafe DC DOH, ABC certification preferred
- Flexible schedule with weekend and evening availability
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended period of time
Vacancy posted 22 days ago
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