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Job Description
General Manager
Wheelhouse DC
5714 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20015
Full Time • Salary ($100k - $120k)
Expires:
Jul 17, 2026 62 people viewed
Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Georgetown Events Hospitality Group is a renowned restaurant, & catering + events company based in Washington, DC. Known for its family of restaurants and event venues such as Jetties, Surfside, The Bullpen, and the iconic Millie's in both Spring Valley, DC and on Nantucket, the company is deeply rooted in the local community where friends, new and old, can gather to enjoy delicious food in an elevated but relaxed atmosphere. Each location is celebrated for its inviting vibe, fresh cuisine, and connection to people, becoming "Your Local Escape." Follow @georgetownevents on social media for updates and highlights. Job Description - Wheelhouse, Restaurant General Manager Wheelhouse is an American Bistro and neighborhood gathering place located on Connecticut Avenue in Northwest Washington, DC. The restaurant is scheduled to open in Spring of 2026 and is seeking a strong General Manager to help lead the launch of the concept. Restaurant manager responsibilities include maintaining the restaurant's revenue, profitability and quality goals. You will ensure efficient restaurant operation as well as maintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards. To be successful in this role, you will need management skills and experience in both front and back of the house. We want you to know how to oversee the dining room, check-in with customers and balance seating capacity. Back of the house management experience is also essential as you'll hire qualified cooks, set work schedules, oversee food prep and make sure we comply with health and safety restaurant regulations. We expect you to lead by example and uplift our staff during busy moments in our fast-paced environment. Ultimately, you will ensure our restaurant runs smoothly and customers have pleasant dining experiences.
General Manager Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
Regularly review product quality and research new vendors
Organize and supervise shifts
Ensure staff operate within company policies
Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
Estimate future needs for goods, kitchen utensils and cleaning products
Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
Manage restaurant's good image and suggest ways to improve it
Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste
Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly and annual revenues and expenses
Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events
Recommend ways to reach a broader audience (e.g. discounts and social media ads)
Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future restaurant operations
General Manager Requirements:
Proven work experience as a Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager or similar role
Proven customer service experience as a manager
Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Internet tools, etc. Familiarity with restaurant management software, like Toast, Paycom, HotSchedules, TripleSeat, and RESY/OpenTable
Strong leadership, motivational and people skills
Acute financial management skills
Degree in Business Administration; hospitality management or culinary schooling is a plus
Ability to do basic repairs & maintenance is a plus
Fluent in English, conversational Spanish is a plus
Benefits:
100% Health coverage for the individual, Dental & Vision Care options available
401k Available
Complimentary Shift Dining
Half Price for Off-duty Dining at all our restaurants.
Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement
Paid Time Off & Sick Pay
Salary Range (dependent on candidates): $100k-120k
Compensation Details Compensation:
Salary ($100,000.00 - $120,000.00)
Benefits & Perks:
Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts Required Skills Ability to Oversee Dining Room Operations Capacity to Balance Seating Capacity Skill in Hiring Qualified Staff Experience in Setting Work Schedules Knowledge of Food Preparation Processes Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations Capability to Lead by Example Skill in Uplifting Staff During Busy Moments