General Manager

Iron Gate Restaurant, a one of a kind gem near Dupont Circle, is looking for a seasoned and ambitious General Manager to lead our talented team! If you have a proven record of successful leadership in dynamic restaurants, a passion for compelling food and beverage, and a commitment to delivering the highest level of hospitality, we want to meet you.

Iron Gate showcases the culinary sensibility of Chef Tony Chittum and has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades during its seven years in Dupont Circle. Featured in Washingtonian magazine's "100 Very Best Restaurants," and Washington Post Dining Guides, critic Tom Sietsema says "Count me pleased" at Chef Tony's Italian and Greek inspired menu. Zagat calls Iron Gate one of the most romantic restaurants in DC, and James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Tony has been called one of DC's culinary stars. The restaurant features a locally-sourced and ever-changing Southern Italian and Greek influenced menu as well as a robust spirit and craft cocktail program led by Spirits Director Nick Farrell. We also feature an award winning world class wine list led by Erin Dudley.

Job Specifications

Competitive candidates will have extensive experience and proven success in leadership roles at establishments with lofty food and beverage standards.  They will be expert in managing costs, hiring and coaching employees, providing excellent service, and thinking on their feet.  But we need more than just experience.  We are seeking a hospitality expert who embodies the ownership mentality, generates enthusiasm among team members, and exudes an infectious sense of hospitality.  Our ideal candidate is curious, driven, and inspired on a daily basis by the fast-paced business we work in and the creative people we’re lucky to call colleagues.

Iron Gate is part of Neighborhood Restaurant Group, one of DC’s most creative and acclaimed restaurant groups. As its name suggests, NRG is a group of unique companies and concepts.  We think of it as a collective of talented and committed restaurant professionals who share common goals : to open and operate independent, exceptional, distinctive, and conscientious restaurants and bars with chef-driven menus and ambitious beverage programs; to create unique gathering places that reflect the communities in which they reside; and to surpass the expectations of our guests.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer great benefits :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Closed on Major Holidays
• Dining perks to experience all the NRG restaurants
• Continuing Enrichment & Education Opportunities

About Neighborhood Restaurant Group

Neighborhood Restaurant Group is a collaborative of independent brands and businesses dedicated to enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company includes : Mallard, Caruso's Grocery, Bluejacket Brewery, B-Side, Buzz Bakeshop, ChurchKey, Josephine, Evening Star Café, Iron Gate, Owen’s Tavern, Planet Wine Shop, Red Apron, Rustico, The Roost, The Sovereign, Slice Joint, Cameo, Shelter, HiFi, Junebug, and Brewery St. X.  Learn more about all our unique concepts at www.neighborhoodrestaurantgroup.com

We’re committed to offering exceptional experiences in our restaurants, but we’re equally committed to giving back to the community.  In 2011 we founded Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture, a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the food system in our region.  Simply by working at Neighborhood Restaurant Group, you provide support to this fantastic organization’s programs, and we offer opportunities throughout the year to support Arcadia more actively through fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, field trips, and collaboration.  Learn more at www.arcadiafood.org