General Manager - Navy Yard, DC

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal during each shift

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Leadership development and advancement

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Washington, DC is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, uphold brand standards, and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will hire, coach, and develop a motivated team, establish schedules, and manage costs to meet financial goals.

As a hands-on leader, you will partner with Shift Leaders and Kitchen Leader to ensure quality, speed, and accuracy while fostering a culture of growth and accountability.

Qualifications

• Restaurant management experience with a track record of leading teams.
• ServSafe certification.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, staffing, inventory, and cost management.
• Leads by example and communicates clearly under pressure.
• Aligns with SeoulSpice values: Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, Growth.

Responsibilities

• Build, train, and develop a strong team of Team Members, Sous Chefs, Shift Leaders, and Kitchen Leaders.
• Lead restaurant operations while maintaining high standards for hospitality, food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and safety.
• Create schedules, plan staffing, and position the team to meet the needs of the restaurant.
• Manage sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and waste to support the restaurant's financial goals.
• Create a positive team culture, resolve guest and team concerns, and communicate restaurant performance with company leadership.

Skills

Restaurant management

ServSafe certified

Team leadership

Operations management

Job description

SeoulSpice serves delicious Korean food made from scratch with love. Inspired by traditional family recipes, our food is prepared by hand using house-marinated meats, fresh produce, and bold sauces and toppings.

We're committed to improving the lives of our team members and the communities we serve. At SeoulSpice, you'll join a supportive, high-energy team where your work matters and there are real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance into leadership.

If you share our five core values of Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, and Growth, we'd love to meet you.

Your Role at SeoulSpice

As General Manager, you lead the restaurant with pride, owning daily operations and setting the standard for excellence across every guest and team experience. You are responsible for food quality, speed of service, and accuracy, while building a strong team through hiring, coaching, and holding others accountable to SeoulSpice's highest brand standards.

You'll work closely with the Shift Leaders and Kitchen Leader to set clear expectations, solve problems, and keep the restaurant running smoothly. You'll also manage staffing, scheduling, sales, costs, and daily operations while creating opportunities for your team to learn and grow.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Build, train, and develop a strong team of Team Members, Sous Chefs, Shift Leaders, and Kitchen Leaders.
• Lead restaurant operations while maintaining high standards for hospitality, food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and safety.
• Create schedules, plan staffing, and position the team to meet the needs of the restaurant.
• Manage sales, labor, food costs, inventory, and waste to support the restaurant's financial goals.
• Create a positive team culture, resolve guest and team concerns, and communicate restaurant performance with company leadership.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Restaurant management experience and a record of leading successful teams.
• ServSafe certification
• Enjoys coaching others, recognizing great work, and helping team members grow.
• Understands restaurant operations, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and cost management.
• Leads by example, communicates clearly, and stays calm when things get busy.
• Takes ownership of results and connects with our values of Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, and Growth.

Benefits of Joining SeoulSpice

• A complimentary meal during each shift
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members*
• Paid vacation and parental leave*
• Leadership development and opportunities to advance into multi-unit leadership roles

What the Job Requires

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. This position requires availability based on the restaurant's needs, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Restaurant management is active and hands-on. General Managers must be able to perform the essential duties of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation. These duties may include:

• Remaining on your feet and moving throughout the restaurant for most of the shift
• Regularly lifting and carrying 5–25 pounds and occasionally handling 40–50 pounds
• Reaching overhead and bending or squatting to access ingredients, supplies, and equipment
• Pushing, pulling, and moving supplies or restaurant equipment
• Safely handling knives, thermometers, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools, and POS systems
• Moving through stairs, doorways, ramps, elevators, and compact work areas
• Staying focused, coordinated, and productive during busy service periods

Equal Opportunity Employer

SeoulSpice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.