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General Manager – Fine Dining Restaurant

Goodwin Recruiting
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

General Manager - Fine Dining Restaurant

Our client is seeking an accomplished General Manager to oversee a high-volume fine dining operation. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who can balance the demands of a sophisticated restaurant environment with a strong commitment to both the guest experience and team success.


Qualifications/Responsibilities:

  • 3 years’ experience as a true fine dining restaurant General Manager preferably in diverse restaurant operations
  • Greet guests, process checks, investigate and resolve guest complaints
  • Interact with guests in a genuine and friendly manner to establish a personal, professional rapport
  • Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Disciplined and firm about standards of performance, yet fair and personable in developing employees
  • Interview, hire, train, schedule and develop front of the house (FOH) managers and employees
  • Complete performance reviews for dining room managers and employees and assign developmental goals based on observation of the employee’s performance
  • Conduct daily menu classes and weekly management meetings
  • Develop and manage annual financial plan for restaurant
  • Direct employees in safety and health prevention measures
  • Lead and manage monthly inventory
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef in menu planning and cost control

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary plus quarterly bonuses
  • Five-day work week, career growth, relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, telemedicine, and wellness services
  • Options for hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident coverage
  • 100% company-funded pension and immediate 401(k) participation
  • Flexible hybrid work schedules based on business needs
  • Generous PTO
  • Mental Health Support, EAP, annual flu shots, and exclusive brand discounts.

This is an opportunity for a proven fine dining leader to make a meaningful impact, lead a talented team, and elevate an already exceptional guest experience.

  JOB ID: 181101 #post

Aimee Krisfalusi

Salary : $140,000

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