Food and Beverage Operations Manager, Dogon Restaurant

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

Additional Information

Job Number26116980

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

Location1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC 20024, United States VIEW ON MAP

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

Pay Range: $82,000 - $85,000

Expiration Date: 10/26/2026

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Pyramid Global Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

At The Potomac Hotel, team members have the opportunity to build their careers within a full-service property featuring two restaurant and bar concepts, a spa and fitness center, and extensive meetings and events operations. As part of our team, you'll join Pyramid Global Hospitality's People First culture, where collaboration, professional development, and growth opportunities are central to the associate experience.

Whether you're beginning your hospitality career or ready for your next opportunity, you'll find a supportive environment where your contributions matter. If you're passionate about exceptional hospitality and interested in growing your career in the heart of Washington, D.C., we invite you to explore opportunities at The Potomac Hotel and join our Pyramid Family.

Food and Beverage Operations Manager, Dogon Restaurant

You'll report to the Restaurant General Manager and have the opportunity to:

• 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, an exceptional restaurant under Chef Kwame Onwuachi, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with standards
• Drive revenue growth
• Monitor and control costs, including labor and food and beverage expenses, to meet financial targets
• Collaborate with the Restaurant General Manager on operational strategies, budgets, and business plans
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes professionalism, accountability, and engagement
• Respond promptly to guest feedback and resolve issues to maintain high satisfaction levels

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing F&B operations in hotels or restaurants; upscale restaurant experience required, fine dining experience preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and cost control
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding guest service and driving team performance

Salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, travel discounts, etc)

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.