Restaurant Manager Jobs in District of Columbia
Restaurant Manager jobs in District of Columbia concentrate heavily in the city's dense full-service dining, hotel food and beverage, and government-adjacent event catering sectors, with demand across entry-level assistant managers through senior multi-unit directors. Most hiring clusters in Northwest DC, Capitol Hill, and the Penn Quarter and Navy Yard corridors, where operators like Marriott International, Compass Group, and José Andrés Group's ThinkFoodGroup maintain a sustained presence. The most in-demand specialties are fine dining operations, high-volume casual concepts, and catering management for large-scale venue and government contract accounts. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Restaurant Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: $75,000 per year + great benefits
The Pembroke is now recruiting an experienced Restaurant Manager to join this vibrant restaurant and bar, based in the heart of Washington DC.
We are now recruiting for a Restaurant Manager to oversee the operations of Washington DC’s newest dining sensation a glamorous restaurant with bar and with outdoor terraces, described by renowned Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema as ‘cut from a different cloth’.
Working alongside the Bar Manager and supporting the F&B Manager, as Restaurant Manager in The Pembroke, you will be a passionate foodie who leads a team by example whilst going the extra mile to make sure our guests have an amazing dining experience and leave wanting to come back again and again. Managing and inspiring a large team will be key to your success in this role.
The ideal candidate will have worked in a management role within a fast-paced restaurant within a hotel or high-end restaurant. Knowledgeable with budgeting, forecasting and scheduling, as well as maintaining impeccable service standards, this is a floor focussed management role.
The perks of working as a Restaurant Floor Manager with The Dupont Circle
- Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all-day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
- Great health plan and benefits
- Plan for your future with our 401k plan
- Great location with easy access to the Metro and commuter benefits
- Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
- 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
- In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
- Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
- Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
- Plus more …
The Dupont Circle, Washington
The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is a luxury property located right on Dupont Circle in the nation's capital. Newly renovated the hotel has 327 chicly styled and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, with 12 bespoke penthouse suites located on the 9th floor of the hotel. Home to Pembroke Restaurant and Doyle Bar, the property also boasts almost 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Dupont Circle Hotel does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working condit
Restaurant Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: $75,000 per year + great benefits
The Pembroke is now recruiting an experienced Restaurant Manager to join this vibrant restaurant and bar, based in the heart of Washington DC.
We are now recruiting for a Restaurant Manager to oversee the operations of Washington DC’s newest dining sensation a glamorous restaurant with bar and with outdoor terraces, described by renowned Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema as ‘cut from a different cloth’.
Working alongside the Bar Manager and supporting the F&B Manager, as Restaurant Manager in The Pembroke, you will be a passionate foodie who leads a team by example whilst going the extra mile to make sure our guests have an amazing dining experience and leave wanting to come back again and again. Managing and inspiring a large team will be key to your success in this role.
The ideal candidate will have worked in a management role within a fast-paced restaurant within a hotel or high-end restaurant. Knowledgeable with budgeting, forecasting and scheduling, as well as maintaining impeccable service standards, this is a floor focussed management role.
The perks of working as a Restaurant Floor Manager with The Dupont Circle
- Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all-day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
- Great health plan and benefits
- Plan for your future with our 401k plan
- Great location with easy access to the Metro and commuter benefits
- Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
- 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
- In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
- Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
- Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
- Plus more …
The Dupont Circle, Washington
The Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington DC is a luxury property located right on Dupont Circle in the nation's capital. Newly renovated the hotel has 327 chicly styled and luxuriously appointed guest rooms, with 12 bespoke penthouse suites located on the 9th floor of the hotel. Home to Pembroke Restaurant and Doyle Bar, the property also boasts almost 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Dupont Circle Hotel does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working condit
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The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant manager jobs across District of Columbia.
- Holds a valid DC Food Protection Manager Certification issued by the DC Department of Health
- Three or more years of full-service or high-volume restaurant management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage labor costs, scheduling, and P and L accountability
- Experience hiring, training, and developing front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Familiarity with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software platforms
- Strong knowledge of local DC health code compliance and food safety regulations
Restaurant Manager Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant manager in District of Columbia?
The most direct path is obtaining the DC Food Protection Manager Certification, which the DC Department of Health requires for supervisory food service roles in the District. Candidates typically complete an accredited food protection manager course and pass the ServSafe or equivalent exam. Most DC employers also expect prior experience in a lead or shift supervisor role within a restaurant, hotel, or catering operation before stepping into full management.
Which companies hire restaurant managers in District of Columbia?
Companies currently hiring restaurant managers in District of Columbia include Doyle Collection, Fiola Mare, and Sweetgreen, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. DC's concentration of hotels, large-scale event venues, and government-contract food service operations means national hospitality and food service management companies maintain a particularly consistent hiring presence in the District.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?
Washington account for the most restaurant manager openings in District of Columbia. Because the District is a single city jurisdiction, openings are distributed across neighborhoods rather than separate cities, with the highest concentration in Northwest DC, Capitol Hill, and the rapidly developed Southwest and Navy Yard waterfront areas, where hotel groups, stadium-adjacent dining, and upscale restaurant clusters drive sustained demand.
Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 14% of restaurant manager openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, since the role is fundamentally hands-on and floor-present by nature. The portions most likely to allow any remote work are administrative functions such as vendor coordination, scheduling, and inventory ordering, typically in larger multi-unit or corporate management roles.
How can I get hired as a restaurant manager in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up from a lead server, bartender, or shift supervisor role within a DC hotel food and beverage operation or a multi-unit casual dining group. Large operators like Compass Group and hotel brands with DC properties regularly hire from within and offer assistant manager development tracks. Completing the DC Food Protection Manager Certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the District. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred neighborhood or concept type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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