Restaurant General Manager — Confidential Hotel Bistro

Luxury Hotel, Heart of Capitol Hill | Washington, DC

Full-Time | Six-Figure Salary ($120 K – $140 K) | Comprehensive Benefits

Who We Are

We’re a design-forward, chef-partnered hospitality collective that reimagines landmark spaces into vibrant dining destinations. Every concept pairs thoughtful architecture and bold culinary vision with disciplined, detail-driven operations. Our growth is powered by a people-first culture and an obsession with continual refinement—delivering award-winning experiences that keep guests coming back.

Why This Restaurant General Manager Opportunity Merits Your Attention

• Flagship Visibility – Lead the primary food-and-beverage outlet of a luxury hotel steps from the U.S. Capitol.
• Scope & Scale – Oversee a high-volume bistro plus in-room dining and banquet operations, owning the entire F&B guest journey.
• Autonomy & Support – Operate with significant independence while accessing robust corporate resources and systems.
• People-First Culture – Professional development programs and a clear internal career path.
• Competitive Package – Confidential six-figure base salary, performance incentives, medical, dental, vision, PTO, and more.

Key Restaurant General Manager Responsibilities

• Team Leadership – Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing FOH and BOH staff, fostering a collaborative hotel–restaurant culture.
• Comprehensive F&B Oversight – Direct daily bistro service along with in-room dining and banquet execution, ensuring seamless coordination across all outlets.
• Financial Stewardship – Optimize labor, COGS, and operating expenses while meeting or exceeding revenue and profitability targets.
• Guest Experience – Uphold elevated service standards that delight hotel guests, event clients, and local patrons across all dayparts.
• Operational Excellence – Audit and refine SOPs, safety protocols, and service sequences to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Partnership – Collaborate closely with hotel leadership, culinary teams, and corporate stakeholders to enhance profitability and brand reputation.

Ideal Restaurant General Manager Candidate Profile

• 3+ years as Restaurant General Manager of a high-volume, full-service hotel restaurant (annual revenue of $7 M+ preferred).
• Demonstrated success overseeing in-room dining and banquet/meeting services in addition to restaurant operations.
• Proven ability to improve guest satisfaction, labor efficiency, and cost controls.
• Advanced financial acumen—budgeting, forecasting, KPI analysis.
• Skilled at cultivating inclusive, high-performance teams and maintaining a culture of accountability.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and commitment to operational excellence.

How to Apply

Email your résumé to andrew@haakerecruiting.com or apply through this posting.