Assistant Restaurant Manager

The Ned; Washington; On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of up to $75,000/year

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Complimentary meals

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Ned in Washington, DC is looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our dynamic team. You will support the management team in leading one of our restaurants, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and operational excellence.

Your role will involve monitoring financial performance, driving restaurant strategy, and managing team performance while upholding our high service standards. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for growth in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience with a proven track record.
• High standards essential to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support management in delivering operational goals.
• Drive restaurant strategy to achieve brand vision.
• Monitor financial performance and make key decisions.
• Ensure exceptional service and regulatory compliance.
• Support people leadership tasks including recruitment and training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Outstanding food and guest experiences

People management

Organized and detail-oriented

Commercial mindset

Calm demeanor under pressure

Job description

The Ned’s Club DC offers a variety of spaces for eating, drinking and entertaining, each offering signature dishes and a selection of cocktails and drinks from around the world. As Assistant Restaurant Manager you will support your management team in the leadership of one of our venues, taking the reins whenever they aren’t on site and partnering on all elements of running a successful business.

Do you want to join one of the best places to work in hospitality?

What’s the role?

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Who we are…

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to be have opened a Ned’s Club in the US capital, our fourth and newest location.

The Property…

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW.

The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-storey building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

The Club has a Rooftop Terrace and Loft Restaurant with views overlooking the White House, US Treasury and Washington Monument, plus a Founder’s Dining Room, The Library, Drawing Room, Gallery and Conservatory. On level nine, there is a self-contained floor of private event spaces.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager and a key part of the management team, you will:

• Support your management team in delivering all operational, commercial, experiential, and people performance
• Contribute to and drive the restaurant strategy to achieve our goals and build a long-term vision for the brand
• Closely monitor financial performance, provide direction and make decisions where needed to protect and drive profitability, including labor scheduling, expense control, sales forecasting, annual budgeting process and month end performance analysis
• Maintain obsessive focus on any detail that has the potential to impact customer and member experience
• Account for ensuring the whole team delivers exceptional service and hold them to account for performance as measured on the restaurant balanced scorecard
• Serve as accountable person for health and safety and labor relations, ensuring all regulatory compliance is maintained
• Support all people leadership tasks – including team recruitment, development and performance chats, onboarding new starters – and develop people management skillset

What you can bring to the role:

• Previous leadership experience with a proven track record of delivering outstanding food, guest experiences, and people management
• High standards essential to meet customer expectations
• Organized and detailed manner for impeccable record keeping and safety/audit compliance
• A commercial mindset necessary for supporting excellent financial performance and results
• Calm demeanor, genuine passion for providing exceptional guest experience in a high‑pressure environment
• Flexibility with schedule; ability to work weekends, holidays, open and/or closing shifts
• Ability to lift, pull, push at least 35 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time to include an 8 hour plus shift

What The Ned can give you:

• Salary of up to $75,000/year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant when the Club opens
• Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career
• Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program – advice and support
• Reward and recognition initiatives

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as an Assistant Restaurant Manager