Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager
Location: Highlands Tavern – Cleveland Park, Washington, DC
Position Type: Full-Time (5-Day Work Week)
Compensation: $70,000 Base Salary + Bonus Structure

About Us:
Highlands Tavern is a neighborhood staple located in the heart of Cleveland Park, Washington, DC. We pride ourselves on serving high-quality food and drink in a welcoming, energetic atmosphere. We are currently seeking a skilled, organized, and motivated Assistant Restaurant Manager to help lead our front-of-house operations and maintain our high standards of hospitality.

Position Overview:
The Assistant Restaurant Manager will work closely with the General Manager to oversee daily front-of-house (FOH) operations, while maintaining strong communication with the kitchen. You will be responsible for managing service staff, driving guest satisfaction, and ensuring the restaurant runs efficiently and profitably. This role offers an excellent quality of life with a consistent 5-day work week and no late-night hours.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor, and schedule a front-of-house team of at least 10 staff members (servers, bartenders, hosts, and bussers).
• Assist with labor cost controls, inventory management, and managing the restaurant’s P&L statement.
• Oversee daily service flows to ensure high-quality guest experiences and quick resolution of any issues.
• Maintain strict health, safety, and steps-of-service standards throughout the dining room and bar areas.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and productive work environment between the front and back of house.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of restaurant management experience.
• Proven experience managing P&L and controlling hospitality operational costs.
• Experience managing and leading a restaurant staff of 10 or more employees.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a must.
• Must be presently employed or no less than 4 weeks unemployed from your previous position.
• Professional referrals must be provided; we will conduct thorough checks with previous employers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary of $70,000 plus an achievable bonus structure.
• Balanced schedule with a 5-day work week and no late-night hours.
• Complimentary daily meals.
• A comprehensive two-week training program to set you up for success.

Interview Process:
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening. Please note that during the interview process, you should expect to be asked operational questions regarding guest hospitality scenarios, cost controls, and team leadership. Incomplete or resumes that are not updated will be ignored.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid training

Work Location: In person