Luxury Café Assistant Manager - Guest Experience & Ops

Wagstaff Recruitment; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is assisting a renowned luxury hospitality group in recruiting an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a high-end café and dining venue in Washington, VA. The role oversees daily operations, staff leadership, and guest experiences, with a focus on exceptional service and operational controls.

The position requires previous restaurant management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience.
• Luxury or fine dining background preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day restaurant operations and team leadership
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling efforts
• Deliver guest experiences and uphold luxury service standards
• Manage labor costs, inventory, ordering, and operational controls
• Conduct staff coaching, performance management, and pre-shift meetings
• Handle guest feedback and resolve service issues professionally
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence throughout the venue

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Wagstaff Recruitment is assisting a renowned luxury hospitality group in recruiting an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a high-end café and dining venue in Washington, VA. The role oversees daily operations, staff leadership, and guest experiences, with a focus on exceptional service and operational controls.

The position requires previous restaurant management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting.