posted April 18, 2025

Restaurant General Manager

Compensation: NA

Job Description

The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's restaurant operations. This includes managing staff, maintaining high-quality food and beverage standards, ensuring exceptional guest service, and driving profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operations Management:
    • Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, and inventory management.
    • Ensure adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
    • Monitor and control food and beverage costs.
    • Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Financial Performance:
    • Analyze financial reports to identify areas for improvement.
    • Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability.
    • Manage budgets and control expenses.
  • Guest Experience:
    • Ensure exceptional guest service and satisfaction.
    • Resolve guest complaints and issues promptly and professionally.
    • Develop and implement guest service training programs.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Recruit, hire, and train restaurant staff.
    • Motivate and inspire the team to achieve high performance.
    • Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
    • Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts.
  • Menu Development:
    • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and maintain innovative menus.
    • Ensure menu items are consistently prepared and presented.
  • Marketing and Promotions:
    • Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract guests.
    • Coordinate with the hotel's marketing team to promote the restaurant.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Restaurant General Manager or similar role.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of food and beverage operations, including menu development and cost control.
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • ServSafe certification required.

The Darcy

226 Room Hotel

Welcome to The Darcy

The Darcy is an eclectic, 226-room boutique hotel in the heart of Washington, DC, providing chic accommodations, distinctive dining, and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Classically American but with a European sensibility, The Darcy offers an authentic, original, and local experience that allows our guests to immerse themselves in community. 

Discover our Nation's Capital with thoughful amenties. Cruise from Georgetown to Capitol Hill with our courtesy bike and scooter rentals, make it a family affair and keep the kids entertained with our Darcy Daypacks, and relax after a day of sightseeing with our complimentary daily cocktail hour featuring local products or enjoy an in-room crafted cocktail from our talented mixologists.  Be prepared for any occasion with our Haberdashery - a guest wardrobing suitcase of high-end men’s accessories for borrow or purchase, get the right fit with custom tailoring, and grab that last minute gift for someone special with our semimonthly pop-up flower shop. At The Darcy, we make sure you don’t miss home.