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Food & Beverage Manager (Live Music Venue)

The Hamilton
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
Description

Base Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 / year based on experience Quarterly Bonus Potential

The Hamilton / Hamilton Live is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager to help oversee operations at Hamilton Live. If you love the live music scene, serving great food & drinks, and genuine hospitality, this could be the perfect role for you!

Hamilton Live is a premier live music venue offering an unparalleled concert experience. Our 600-capacity concert hall creates an intimate atmosphere for both established and emerging artists from Grammy-winning legends to standout local talent.

The Food & Beverage Manager will oversee all front-of-house operations at the Hamilton Live music venue, leading and scheduling staff, delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring safety and service standards, and collaborating with the venue, production and management teams to support seamless events.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS A FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

  • Reputable Company: Strong stability and performance.
  • Positive Culture: Courtesy, dignity, and respect.
  • Retirement Plans: 100% company-funded pension (vesting after 1 year) and immediate 401k participation.
  • Bonuses: Quarterly eligibility.
  • Flexible Schedule: 5-day work week.
  • Career Growth: Rapid advancement opportunities.
  • Comprehensive Health Plan: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, telemedicine, wellness coach, and reduced rates on wellness services.
  • Insurance: Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Includes sick pay, medical/family leave (up to 8 weeks), special leaves (jury duty, voting, school activities for DC).
  • Therapy Resources: Access to free behavioral and digital cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Dining Discounts: Half-price off-duty dining and complimentary shift meals.
  • Convenient Parking: Available parking benefits.
  • Employee Assistance: Legal, emotional, financial, and work/life balance support.
  • Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
  • Training & Education: Best-in-class training program and tuition reimbursement.
  • Flu Shots & Discounts: Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts.
  • Charity Matching: Up to $4,000 yearly.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

  • Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
  • 2 years’ experience as a dining room/restaurant manager, preferably in a high-volume restaurant
  • Passion for live music
  • Great verbal and written communication skills
  • Provides guests with exceptional service and value
  • Disciplined and firm about standards of performance, yet fair and personable in developing employees

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

  • Oversee bartenders, servers, bussers and live staff
  • Write and post FOH weekly schedules and set specific service goals for the staff to work during the shift
  • Work the floor hands-on by greeting guests, processing checks, and investigating and resolving customer complaints
  • Interact with guests in a genuine and friendly manner to establish a personal, professional rapport
  • Conduct daily menu pre-shift classes
  • Direct employees in safety and health prevention measures
  • Assist in monthly inventory
  • Write agendas for and conduct departmental meetings
  • Assist the venue and production team as needed

About Us

Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been a leader in the DMV restaurant scene, known for exceptional guest service and fostering a positive culture for employees. Our 14 properties include Clyde's, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Fitzgerald's, The Tombs, Rye Street Tavern, Cordelia Fishbar, Hamilton Live, and Ebbitt House (opening Spring 2026).

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Clyde’s Restaurant Group participates in E-Verify. We use the federal E-Verify system to confirm that new hires are authorized to work in the United States. Click here to learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work.

Contact us at [email protected] if you need any special accommodations to apply.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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