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Goodwin Recruiting · Washington, DC · posted Nov 2, 2026

Restaurant Manager – Fine Dining Restaurant

$65K to $80K a year

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The role

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.

Interested in learning more? Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

JOB ID: 183158

#post Aimee Krisfalusi

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