General Manager

COREcruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment is partnering with a restaurant group to recruit a General Manager for a full-service concept in Washington, DC. Lead daily operations, uphold systems, and drive service standards while managing finances and staff.

The role seeks a proven General Manager with a solid full-service background, strong leadership, and exceptional guest relations, in a setting that emphasizes systems and support.

Qualifications

• Proven General Manager or senior restaurant management experience.
• Strong full-service restaurant background.
• Solid understanding of restaurant financials, labor, and operations.
• Ability to manage a diverse guest base and guests’ needs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to follow established systems while applying own leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a busy full-service restaurant.
• Maintain and execute established systems, processes, and service standards.
• Oversee sales, labor, scheduling, inventory, and restaurant financials.
• Recruit, train, and retain top hospitality talent.
• Work closely with culinary and restaurant leadership.
• Maintain high standards around service, hospitality, and operational execution.
• Build relationships with guests and create a strong local following.
• Ensure the restaurant consistently delivers on group standards.

Skills

General management

Restaurant operations

Financial acumen

Leadership

Guest service

Staff development

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

General Manager

Washington, DC
$125,000–$135,000 + Bonus & Benefits

We’re partnered with an established restaurant group looking for a General Manager to lead one of their full‑service concepts in Washington, DC.

This is a great opportunity for a strong restaurant operator who enjoys working with a broad range of clientele and thrives in an operation with strong systems, processes, and support behind them.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of a busy full‑service restaurant
• Maintain and execute established systems, processes, and service standards
• Oversee sales, labor, scheduling, inventory, and restaurant financials
• Recruit, train, and retain top hospitality talent
• Work closely with culinary and restaurant leadership
• Maintain high standards around service, hospitality, and operational execution
• Build relationships with guests and create a strong local following
• Ensure the restaurant consistently delivers on group standards

What We’re Looking For

• Proven General Manager or senior restaurant management experience
• Strong full‑service restaurant background
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, labor, and operations
• Comfortable working with a wide variety of guests and clientele
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Someone who can follow established systems while still bringing their own leadership style