Restaurant Manager

Great American Restaurants; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(K) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Dining Card

Gym & Educational Reimbursement

Incentive trips

Job summary

Great American Restaurants, a growing hospitality group in Northern Virginia and Maryland, is seeking a Front of House/Restaurant Manager. You will uphold hospitality standards and lead dining room service while developing a high-performing team.

The role offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$100,000, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 3 weeks PTO, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for training and advancement as the company opens 3 new locations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations

Responsibilities

• Lead service in the dining room while maintaining the highest levels of hospitality.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Operational knowledge

Staff development

Job description

Great American Restaurants is growing. With more than 50 years of hospitality excellence, Great American Restaurants operates an award‑winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot across Northern Virginia and Maryland. As we prepare to open 3 new locations in the coming year, our company is entering an exciting chapter of growth. We’re looking for passionate, driven hospitality professionals who want to be the best at what they do—leaders who elevate performance, inspire their teams, and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an opportunity to grow with a thriving, people‑focused organization that continues to invest in its people and its future. Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for more than 10 consecutive years, we foster an environment where excellence is expected, supported, and rewarded.

The ideal Front of House/Restaurant Manager has a passion for food and beverage and a genuine ability to connect with guests and staff. A natural leader, you are responsible for maintaining the highest levels of hospitality while leading service in the dining room.

• Competitive salary $70,000-$100,000
• Quarterly bonuses earned through achieving results in hospitality and operations
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 2 four-day work weeks per year
• Enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas off
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(K) with generous employer match
• Dining Card
• Gym & Educational Reimbursement
• Intense training program and ongoing professional development experiences
• Incentive trips earned through performance

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations