Restaurant Manager – Fine Dining Restaurant

Goodwin Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Comprehensive benefits

Five-day workweek

Dining perks

Paid time off

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager for a fine-dining concept in Washington, DC. The role leads front-of-house operations, delivering exceptional guest service while managing staff and daily dining room activities.

Base salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 with quarterly bonus potential. The position features a five-day workweek, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a respected restaurant group.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a fine-dining environment.
• Strong hospitality mindset with guest satisfaction focus.
• Leadership and accountability for service standards.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and develop front-of-house staff.
• Oversee daily dining room operations and maintain exceptional service standards.
• Lead by example on the floor and address guest concerns promptly.
• Prepare weekly staff schedules and set service goals.
• Conduct menu education and ongoing team training.

Skills

Front-of-house management

Team leadership

Guest service

Communication

Job description

Restaurant Manager - Fine Dining Restaurant

Washington, DC | $65,000–$75,000 Base Salary + Quarterly Bonus Potential

An established, well-regarded restaurant group is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead front-of-house operations at one of its distinctive, high-quality dining establishments in Washington, DC.

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable hospitality organization with a strong reputation for guest service, employee development, and a positive workplace culture. The organization offers a five-day workweek, competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

What You'll Bring

• 2–3+ years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a high-volume, truly fine-dining environment.
• A genuine commitment to hospitality, guest satisfaction, and service excellence.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading, developing, and holding front-of-house teams accountable to service standards.
• A leadership style that balances high expectations with fairness, professionalism, and approachability.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, and develop front-of-house employees.
• Oversee daily dining room operations and maintain exceptional service standards.
• Lead by example on the floor, engaging with guests and addressing service concerns promptly and professionally.
• Prepare weekly staff schedules and establish clear service goals and expectations.
• Conduct daily menu education and ongoing team training.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with monthly inventory and departmental cost controls.
• Lead departmental meetings and participate in regular management meetings.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and service-oriented team environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $65,000–$75,000, depending on experience + quarterly performance bonuses.
• 401(k) participation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and family/medical leave.
• Five-day workweek.
• Complimentary and discount dining perks.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

Join an established hospitality organization that values its employees, invests in leadership development, and emphasizes a culture of courtesy, dignity, and respect. With a strong operational foundation and a portfolio of diverse dining concepts, the organization offers the stability of an established group and opportunities to grow within it.

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