Assistant General Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Maryland; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington DC Fine Dining (placeholder) is seeking an Assistant General Manager to join its leadership team in Washington, DC. This role focuses on leading all aspects of service, with a strong emphasis on wine and beverage programs and exceptional hospitality.

The candidate should have prior AGM or equivalent leadership experience in a luxury or fine dining setting, with deep wine program knowledge and a passion for developing teams and guest relations.

Qualifications

• Experience as AGM, restaurant manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience in high-end or fine dining environments.
• Strong wine and beverage program knowledge.
• Proven ability to train and develop teams.
• Comfort leading service and guest engagement in a polished setting.
• Understanding of beverage operations, cocktails, and wine service.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in daily restaurant operations.
• Lead the wine and beverage program and standards.
• Drive beverage sales, training, and guest engagement.
• Lead service on the floor and maintain exceptional hospitality.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management.
• Cultivate guest relationships and a strong regular clientele.
• Support financial performance, labor management, and ops standards.

Skills

Leadership

Wine & beverage expertise

Staff training

Guest engagement

Financial/operational understanding

High-end / fine dining experience

Job description

High-End Restaurant | Wine & Beverage Focus

Washington, DC

Up to $90,000 Base + Incentives

We're partnered with a highly elevated, high-end restaurant in Washington, DC looking for an experienced Assistant General Manager to join their leadership team.

This is a sophisticated operation with a strong focus on exceptional hospitality, food, wine, and beverage. The ideal candidate will have experience in a high-end or fine dining environment and a genuine passion for wine and beverage programs.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the details, knows how to lead a polished service, and enjoys developing teams in a high-expectation environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the General Manager in leading all day-to-day restaurant operations
• Taking a key leadership role in the wine and beverage program
• Driving beverage standards, sales, training, and guest engagement
• Leading service from the floor and ensuring exceptional hospitality at every touchpoint
• Supporting hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance management
• Building relationships with guests and cultivating a strong regular clientele
• Supporting financial performance, labour management, and operational standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous AGM, Restaurant Manager, or equivalent leadership experience
• High-end, fine dining, or luxury restaurant experience is required
• Strong wine and beverage experience is a must
• Deep understanding of wine service, cocktails, beverage programs, and elevated hospitality
• Proven ability to train and develop teams
• Highly polished, personable, and confident on the floor
• Strong operational and financial understanding