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Restaurant Manager

The Hamilton
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/16/2026
Description

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

The Hamilton restaurant is looking to hire a Restaurant Manager!

If you've mastered high-volume service, know how to own a happy hour rush, and enjoy the energy of a late-night crowd — The Hamilton is for you. This is one of DC's most celebrated dining and live music destinations, and the managers here don't just run shifts, they set the tone for one of the best guest experiences in the city.

The Hamilton restaurant is part of Clyde's Restaurant Group, a company that's been operating restaurants since 1963. We have a great culture, genuine stability, and a clear path to grow.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS RESTAURANT MANAGER

  • 100% company-funded pension — we contribute on your behalf, no match required (vests after 1 year)
  • 401 (k) plan starting on day one
  • Quarterly Bonus Potential
  • Health coverage — medical, dental, vision, life, disability, virtual doctor visits, and wellness support
  • Generous PTO — vacation & sick pay, up to 8 weeks medical/family leave, plus leave for jury duty, voting, and school activities
  • Flexible 5-day work week
  • Half-price off-duty dining complimentary shift meals
  • Parking benefits
  • Best-in-class training program growth opportunities
  • Employee assistance — legal, financial, emotional, and work/life balance support

What We Look For In a Restaurant Manager

  • 2 years of management experience in upscale or high-volume full-service dining — fine casual, polished casual, or fine dining
  • Strong floor presence and proven ability to run a shift at volume without sacrificing service standards
  • A coaching mindset: holds the team accountable while developing people at every level
  • Great verbal and written communicator
  • Experience with scheduling, labor management, P&L basics, and FOH systems (HotSchedules, Toast, or similar)

What You Will Do As a Restaurant Manager

  • Run the floor during service — guest interaction, check flow, and real-time problem-solving
  • Interview, hire, train, schedule, and develop FOH staff
  • Set shift-specific service goals and hold the team to them
  • Lead pre-shift menu class and daily line-up
  • Write and manage weekly FOH schedules
  • Facilitate departmental and weekly manager meetings
  • Support monthly inventory and assist with cost controls
  • Reinforce safety, health, and compliance standards throughout the operation

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 Summer 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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