Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
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Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to join our award-winning hospitality group. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, inspiring high-performing teams, and leading with excellence, we invite you to become part of one of the country's most celebrated restaurant organizations.
Since 2011, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants has grown into one of the nation's premier restaurant groups, recognized for exceptional cuisine, gracious hospitality, and uncompromising service standards. From our Michelin-starred flagship Fiola to our beloved neighborhood pasta restaurants, Sfoglina, every concept reflects Chef Fabio Trabocchi's commitment to culinary excellence and memorable hospitality.
Our RecognitionOur restaurants have earned numerous prestigious awards, including:
- Michelin Star – Washington, DC Michelin Guide
- #2 Best Italian Restaurant in the World – 50 Top Italy
- Best Restaurants – Northern Virginia Magazine
- Esquire's Best New Restaurants in America
- James Beard Foundation "Best New Restaurant" Semifinalist
- Washington Post Three-Star Rating
- Bloomberg's "17 Most Exciting Restaurants Opening Around the World"
- James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Service Program"
We believe in taking care of our team and investing in their success.
Full-Time Team Members Enjoy:
- Company-subsidized medical insurance (eligible after 60 days; employees averaging 30+ hours/week)
- Optional dental and vision coverage
- Company-sponsored 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holiday PTO
- Employee dining discounts across all Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants
- Complimentary employee meals
- NexGen Wellbeing Program
- Monthly phone allowance
- Dining and wellness reimbursement credits (gym memberships, meditation apps, yoga, massage therapy, smoking cessation programs, and more)
- Ongoing leadership training and career advancement opportunities
- Referral bonus program
Sfoglina (sfoal-yee-nah) is Chef Fabio Trabocchi's tribute to the Italian dolce vita and the centuries-old tradition of handmade pasta.
Inspired by Italy's legendary female pasta makers, our pasta is handcrafted daily in open pasta rooms where guests can experience the artistry firsthand. Alongside our fresh pastas, Sfoglina offers seasonal salads, classic Italian appetizers, seafood and meat entrées, authentic desserts, thoughtfully selected wines, handcrafted cocktails, and welcoming neighborhood hospitality in beautifully designed spaces.
Position SummaryAs Restaurant Manager, you will help lead daily operations while fostering a culture of hospitality, accountability, and teamwork. You will be responsible for maintaining our high standards of service, coaching and developing staff, driving operational excellence, and ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional dining experience.
Responsibilities- Lead daily front-of-house operations while maintaining Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants' service standards
- Coach, mentor, and develop front-of-house team members
- Ensure opening, service, side work, and closing responsibilities are completed to standard
- Maintain exceptional guest satisfaction through visible floor leadership
- Promote clear communication between front-of-house and culinary teams
- Monitor labor, productivity, and operational costs
- Assist with staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
- Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and health regulations
- Help drive restaurant profitability while preserving an outstanding guest experience
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience in a high-volume upscale or fine dining restaurant
- Passion for hospitality and guest service excellence
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Strong organizational and communication abilities
- Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a premier restaurant
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
If you understand what world-class hospitality truly means and are looking to grow alongside some of Washington, DC's most talented hospitality professionals, we'd love to meet you.
Join a company where excellence is expected, leadership is cultivated, and career growth is encouraged.
Apply TodayPlease submit your current resume through this posting. We look forward to learning more about you.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00 - $72,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Restaurant Management
Ability to Inspire and Motivate Teams
Management Experience
Conflict Resolution skills
Team Coordination
Cost Control
Time Management Skills
Customer Service Excellence
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Sfoglina is inspired by the female pasta makers of Italy who carried on the tradition and the art of making pasta by hand. This craft is showcased daily in our pasta rooms. In addition to our house-made pasta, Sfoglina serves light and seasonal salads, appetizers, shareable meat and seafood entrees, and authentic, family-favorite Italian desserts. Our charming venues feature a whimsical design and timeless Italian cocktails, approachable Italian wines, and comfy patios for al fresco dining.
Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Fabio Trabocchi restaurants does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under state or local law.
