Restaurant Manager - Café Riggs

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank.

Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

We are looking for... anexperienced and passionate Restaurant Manager for Café Riggs. Our preferred Restaurant Manager candidate would have luxury or independent hospitality experience in the Washington DC market.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, team-oriented, creative, and unparalleled hospitality experiences underpins all that we do.

We believe passion, a clear vision and best-in-class talent leads to extraordinary results.

Our ideal Restaurant Manager candidate thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind, a great sense of humor, loves finding solutions, working with a team, and proactively creating positive outcomes.

The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.

You must be able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business. This includes morning, lunch, evening, late-night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Core Essential Functions :

• Reporting into the Restaurant General Manager Manage , you will manage the daily overall daily operations of Café Riggs to ensure an exceptional guest experience
• Maintain a flawless relationship with the entire hotel team & be the main point of contact for the hotel leadership team
• Responsible for staff scheduling & payroll
• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner
• Direct and participate in the functions of the Food and Beverage department to meet the daily needs of the operation
• Implement effective controls of food, beverage and labor costs
• Maintain high standards of food and beverage quality, service and marketing to maximize profits through outstanding guest experience
• Regularly review and evaluate guest feedback to ensure a great food and beverage operation
• Assist in recruiting the best-in-class staff and manage the development, motivation, and retention of our team

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities

• Hotel Experience is not required Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• 3 5+ years of upscale restaurant experience
• Extensive knowledge of restaurant operations is required
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new situations
• Positive outlook and attitude is a must

Beneficial Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field
• Multi-lingual skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in new situations
• Prior experience designing, implementing and leading effective training programs for continuous improvement

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers.

On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including :

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Incentive
• 401K with 5% Match
• Training and Development Programs
• Five complimentary nights stay a year in any Lore Group Hotel as well as discounted Room Rates & Family and Friends Discounts
• Employee Discounts (50% Discount on F&B)
• Additional perks via United Healthcare
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group 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 conditions.

Location : Washington, DC