General Manager (DC)

The Chef Agency

$120K — $140K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of management experience in upscale or fine-dining restaurants
  • Stable tenure with no frequent job changes
  • Proven success in managing large teams and guest satisfaction
  • Experience in training and developing front-of-house staff
  • Strong operational skills, including scheduling and labor oversight
  • Degree in related fields is a plus, but not mandatory
  • Availability for nights, weekends, and holiday shifts

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily front-of-house operations during high-volume service
  • Lead and develop team members to ensure top-notch service
  • Maintain a strong presence on the floor to enhance guest experiences
  • Oversee scheduling and labor management to optimize performance
  • Implement service standards and ensure consistency across shifts

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Quarterly dining credit
  • Dining discounts
Full Job Description
29th July, 2026

Location - Washington D.C.
Salary - $120k-$140k
Benefits - Bonus, Health benefits, PTO, Quarterly Dining Credit, Dining Discounts

High-volume restaurant in NYC known for Upscale American eats, specialty drinks, and brunch in hip, upbeat surroundings.

Qualifications:
  • Tenure that shows stability in prior roles (no job-hoppers)
  • 5+ years of dining room management experience in an upscale to fine-dining, high-volume restaurant
  • Proven track record managing large teams and delivering high-level guest experiences in busy environments
  • 'Strong experience training and developing FOH teams including service standards, service flow, and consistency
  • Ability to maintain strong floor presence and lead service during high-volume periods
  • Comfortable managing scheduling, labor oversight, and operational execution in a fast-paced environment
  • Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or Culinary is a plus but not required
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills with both guests and staff
  • Calm, steady leadership presence on the floor during busy service periods
  • Team-first mindset with strong coaching and development skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized with strong follow-through on systems and standards
  • Quick thinker who enjoys problem-solving in a high-volume restaurant environment

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