Director of Restaurants

Position Title: Director of Restaurants

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity (Up to 15% of Base Salary) 

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Summary

The Director of Restaurants at JW Marriott DC serves as the primary operational leader responsible for the successful opening and ongoing operation of two new restaurant concepts. This position will be the on-site client representative for Union Square Events and will be responsible under the supervision of the Director of Food and Beverage for all facets of the restaurant business. This role will lead all aspects of operational readiness, staffing, training, service execution, and financial performance while delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining luxury hospitality standards. This leader is expected to be highly service-oriented, passionate about hospitality, and committed to creating exceptional guest experiences through elevated service standards, operational excellence and meticulous attention to detail. The Director of Restaurants leads the management team and line staff to ensure that the highest standards are upheld to ensure operational areas of their business are aligned with the core values of Union Square Events.

Job Summary

Top Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful launch and day-to-day operation of two restaurant concepts, ensuring operational excellence from opening through ongoing service.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop management and front-of-house teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hospitality.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by maintaining luxury service standards and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Drive financial performance by managing labor, budgets, forecasting, P&L performance, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner closely with culinary leadership, hotel executives, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and alignment across departments.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, operational readiness, and regulatory compliance while continuously improving service quality.

Top Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant management experience in a casual fine dining environment.
• Luxury hotel or upscale hospitality experience strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing restaurant teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, forecasting, and P&L performance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on leadership style.
• Proficiency with restaurant POS systems and Microsoft Office; DC Food Handler Certification and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred.

If you're an inspiring hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment and is excited to help launch two exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply to Union Square Events today!

Union Square Events is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: 

Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1557469

Union Square Events 

Gina Barbish

[[req_classification]]