Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager

Bresca | Washington, DC

Bresca, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Washington, DC, is seeking a driven, hospitality-focused Assistant General Manager to help lead our front-of-house team.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager serves as second-in-command, leads daily service, and oversees key areas including scheduling, hiring, training, inventory, ordering, and maintenance. This is a hands-on role for an organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about refined, approachable hospitality.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in a Michelin-rated or comparable restaurant and is interested in growing into a General Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily front-of-house operations and manage the floor during service
• Lead the restaurant in the General Manager’s absence
• Create weekly schedules and manage labor and overtime targets
• Review the tip pool and adjust staffing as needed
• Manage front-of-house supplies, equipment orders, and vendor relationships
• Oversee inventory with the General Manager
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, development, and retention
• Participate in performance reviews and disciplinary actions
• Assist with cost controls and weekly sales and labor reporting
• Monitor reservations and identify opportunities to increase revenue
• Lead pre-service meetings and communicate food and beverage updates
• Maintain and improve service standards
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to deliver a cohesive guest experience
• Build relationships with regulars, VIPs, and industry guests
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and care
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and DC Department of Health standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and beautifully presented restaurant
• Foster a positive, accountable, and engaging workplace

Qualifications

• At least three years of leadership experience in an upscale, fast-paced restaurant; Michelin-starred experience preferred
• Previous experience as an Assistant General Manager, Restaurant Manager, or Floor Manager
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A hands-on, service-focused management style
• Excellent understanding of hospitality, guest engagement, and service standards
• Experience managing schedules, labor, ordering, inventory, and employee relations
• Working knowledge of Toast, OpenTable, or similar restaurant systems
• Solid food, wine, spirits, and cocktail knowledge; French wine expertise is a plus
• Understanding of general and local HR practices and procedures
• Financial awareness, including labor management and cost control
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to excellence and accountability

WSET or Court of Master Sommeliers certification is a plus.

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