General Manager, Upscale Casual Restaurant
Overview
Own a $4M+ full-service restaurant and café from day one, leading the launch of a new concept in Washington, D.C. Partner with the Executive Chef to align front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Report to the Director of Operations and build a team of 40+ staff. This role excludes late-night hours, focusing on daytime and prime evening dining. You will drive financial performance and guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting.
What You'll Do9
- 1Launch the new upscale casual restaurant, overseeing all opening processes from build-out to first service.
- 2Drive daily operations for a $4M+ revenue operation, controlling costs and maximizing profitability.
- 3Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design and execute a seamless food and beverage program.
- 4Recruit, train, and mentor a 40+ person staff, building a culture of service excellence.
- 5Analyze P&L statements and implement strategies to improve labor efficiency and food cost.
- 6Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol service regulations in D.C.
- 7Deliver consistent guest experiences that build a loyal customer base and drive repeat business.
- 8Develop and maintain vendor relationships to secure high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- 9Implement marketing initiatives to boost lunch and dinner traffic during the first 90 days.
Requirements8
- 15+ years as a General Manager in a full-service restaurant with $4M+ annual revenue.
- 2Proven track record executing new restaurant openings from scratch.
- 3Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.
- 4Demonstrated leadership in hiring, training, and retaining top-performing teams.
- 5Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends, but no late-night shifts.
- 6Excellent communication and organizational skills with a guest-first mindset.
- 7Knowledge of D.C. health codes and alcohol service regulations is preferred.
- 8Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related field is a plus.
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$105 - $110k per year
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