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• The Restaurants are focused on creative, local, consumer value driven menus, unique bar programs, private events, professional service, distinctive decor and and hospitality.  It is paramount that we provide a safe and stimulating work environment for our employees.  These are our foundational values.  

 

We are seeking a special individual to grow with us in the position of General Manager. You are the goal seeking person who doesn't accept second best.  You want to drive a restaurant and bestow your mark on this very competitive culinary community in Washington DC.  You must be ready to lead and ready to guide your team of hospitality professionals to the next level of customer service.  

 

Of course we expect that you will have a wide array of experience with private events, marketing, scheduling, budgeting and profit and loss.  But we also look for a hands on individual.  A person who is not afraid of touching a table and is engaged in the customer experience.  

 

This is a position that so many desire but are not prepared to undertake.  If you are an individual who can motivate a dedicated group of front of the house personnel, an innovator, a compassionate and passionate individual, we welcome your inquiry.  We seek the candidates that this area has to offer and we will compensate according to your experience level.  We look forward to hearing from you.

PRG Hospitality (Lincoln Restaurant) is hiring that unique General Manager. A successful candidate will have extensive experience in upscale casual or fine-dining restaurants with emphasis on staff training and service excellence. Qualified candidates will have at least four years of relevant management experience and a proven track record of success and growth.

The candidate will join a small management team and will focus on running a well-oiled operation, running daily services, and administering training programs. Specific duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Lead, inspire, and manage all staff; up-keep team’s high spirit.
• Floor, opening, and closing responsibilities.
• Creating weekly schedules and ensuring daily floor coverage based on business needs.
• Develop and implement on-going training and continuing education programs for all FOH staff.
• Upkeep FOH training materials, including service manuals and menu study guides.
• Develop staff evaluation matrices and implement performance review programs
• Manage the hiring, on-boarding, and evaluating staff.
• Ensure high quality of service.
• Maintain active and valid ABRA Manager and Food Manager Licenses;
• This position is required to work at days and evenings.
• Labor and food cost management
• Maintain and develop beverage program

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or ten years of equivalent professional experience is required;
• Four years or more of progressive large upscal casual or fine-dining restaurant management experience is required;
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint and Toast
• Superb effective business writing skills;
• Excellent time-management skills;
• Impeccable personal presentation and sense of decorum.

We offer a competitive compensation package that consists of a base salary and a performance-based annual bonus. We provide paid vacation, medical insurance and personal days.   All candidates must have a proof of work authorization in the United States and three professional references.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.