Fine Dining General Manager - Michelin Star
Job Description
Job Description
General Manager – Michelin-Star Caliber Fine Dining
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $85,000–$100,000 + Performance Bonus
The Opportunity
An exceptional fine dining restaurant in the DC market is seeking a polished, hospitality-driven General Manager to lead operations at a Michelin-star caliber level. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a GM who understands elevated service standards, precision execution, and refined guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Service & Guest Experience Excellence
- Uphold Michelin-level service standards with meticulous attention to detail
- Lead service from the floor, ensuring seamless execution each night
- Oversee reservations, VIP experiences, and private dining events
- Maintain a culture of intentional, elevated hospitality
Operational & Financial Leadership
- Full P&L accountability (labor, beverage cost, controllables)
- Analyze KPIs and drive strategic profitability improvements
- Manage vendor partnerships and cost controls
- Ensure compliance with all Georgia health and safety regulations
Team Development & Culture
- Recruit, train, and mentor FOH leadership and service teams
- Lead impactful pre-shift meetings focused on menu knowledge and wine education
- Strengthen collaboration between kitchen and front-of-house
- Build a disciplined, accountable, high-performance culture
Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years of GM experience in Michelin-level or ultra-fine dining environments
- Strong wine and beverage knowledge
- Proven success managing high-profile clientele
- Demonstrated P&L management expertise
- Hands-on leader who thrives on the floor during service
Compensation & Benefits
- $85,000–$100,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity to lead one of DC's premier dining destinations
If you’re a refined hospitality leader ready to operate at the highest level in DC, this is your next step.
Company DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Company Description
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.