Fine-Dining F&B Operations Leader — Drive Revenue & Service

Autograph Collection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Rx benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

The Potomac Hotel, part of The Autograph Collection, seeks an experienced Food and Beverage Operations Manager for Dogon Restaurant in Washington, D.C. You will report to the Restaurant General Manager and lead a high-end dining team in daily operations, service, and guest satisfaction.

Roles include driving revenue, managing costs, ensuring health and safety compliance, and partnering on budgets and business plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in F&B operations in hotels or restaurants, upscale/fine dining preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the Dogon F&B team to deliver exceptional service and high-quality dining experiences.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of Dogon, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with standards.
• Drive revenue growth and monitor costs to meet financial targets.
• Collaborate on budgets and business plans with the Restaurant General Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Foster a positive culture emphasizing professionalism and accountability.
• Respond promptly to guest feedback and resolve issues to maintain high satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & training

Financial management

Budgeting

Cost control

Guest service

Job description

The Potomac Hotel, part of The Autograph Collection, seeks an experienced Food and Beverage Operations Manager for Dogon Restaurant in Washington, D.C. You will report to the Restaurant General Manager and lead a high-end dining team in daily operations, service, and guest satisfaction.

Roles include driving revenue, managing costs, ensuring health and safety compliance, and partnering on budgets and business plans.