General Manager – High Volume, Full-service Restaurant

Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro

Washington, District of Columbia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $100,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 159019

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead front-of-house operations for a high-volume, upscale restaurant. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and guest satisfaction.

General Manager Responsibilities:

Hire, onboard, and train front-of-house (FOH) staff and managers.
Oversee daily operations, guest experience, and FOH staff performance.
Monitor sales, costs, purchases, and P&L; participate in monthly financial reviews.
Approve FOH schedules, payroll, and purchases.
Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and training protocols.
Handle disciplinary actions and resolve escalated guest concerns.
Lead weekly management meetings and participate in community engagement initiatives.

General Manager Qualifications:

6+ years of fine dining experience, including at least 2 years as a General Manager in a high-volume ($10M+ annual sales) environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and restaurant management systems (e.g., 7Shifts, Margin Edge).
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

General Manager Comp & Benefits:

Competitive salary (100-120k) and bonus potential.
100% employer-paid medical
Transportation & cellphone stipend
Opportunities for career growth within a reputable hospitality group.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 159019

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.