Restaurant General Manager – Exceptional Culture

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Restaurant General Manager – Must Relocate to Washington DC

An established, high-volume upscale restaurant and bar is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a flagship operation known for exceptional hospitality, strong financial performance, and a vibrant dining atmosphere. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys developing high-performing teams while delivering elevated guest experiences.

This position is ideal for a hospitality professional with proven success overseeing large-scale restaurant operations, driving profitability, and maintaining uncompromising service standards.

The Role

• Direct all front-of-house operations with a focus on hospitality excellence, execution, and consistency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large management team and hourly workforce
• Establish and maintain exceptional guest service standards across lunch, dinner, brunch, bar, and late-night operations
• Drive financial performance through disciplined labor management, forecasting, scheduling, and cost controls
• Oversee hiring, training, coaching, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Partner closely with culinary leadership to ensure seamless execution and alignment between front- and back-of-house teams
• Create a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality-driven leadership
• Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, and operational standards
• Analyze operational metrics and implement strategies that improve guest satisfaction, employee retention, and profitability

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years of experience as a General Manager in a large-scale, upscale restaurant environment
• Demonstrated success leading operations generating more than $7 million in annual revenue
• Experience managing restaurants with 500+ seats and teams of 100+ employees
• Strong background overseeing high-volume bar, dining, and late-night service operations
• Proven ability to maintain elevated service standards in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L performance, labor costs, budgets, forecasting, and operational controls
• Skilled in team development, performance management, and building a culture of accountability
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to thrive under pressure

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive base salary plus quarterly performance bonus potential
• Five-day workweek supporting work-life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off and wellness resources
• Ongoing training, leadership development, and educational assistance programs
• Dining privileges and additional employee perks
• Opportunity to join a respected hospitality organization with a strong culture, long-term stability, and significant career advancement potential

This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship operation for a respected hospitality organization that values excellence, people development, and long-term career growth. If you're a hospitality leader who thrives in high-volume environments, enjoys developing teams, and takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences, we'd welcome a confidential conversation about this outstanding opportunity.

JOB ID: 176873

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Aimee Krisfalusi

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