General Manager
$110,000–$130,000 base + Quarterly Bonus | 5-Day Work Week | Company-Funded Pension
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Clyde's of Gallery Place (owned by Clyde's Restaurant Group), is seeking an experienced General Manager for one of the DMV's highest-volume, most dynamic upscale dining concepts. Located in the heart of Penn Quarter, steps from Capital One Arena, this Restaurant General Manager opportunity is ideal for a senior restaurant leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
As General Manager, you'll have full P&L ownership, a strong culinary partner in the Executive Chef, and the backing of a company that has been a Washington DC restaurant institution since 1963. If you're a Restaurant General Manager looking for a flagship leadership role with a respected multi-unit group — this is it.
WHY JOIN CLYDE'S RESTAURANT GROUP AS GENERAL MANAGER
We offer one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the Washington DC restaurant industry. Our General Manager package includes:
- Quarterly bonus eligibility
- 100% company-funded pension vesting after just one year — nearly unheard of for a Restaurant General Manager role in this market
- Immediate 401k participation
- Flexible 5-day work week — rare for a high-volume restaurant GM position
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, wellness coaching, and therapy resources
- Up to 8 weeks paid medical and family leave, plus generous PTO and sick pay
- Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident coverage
- Complimentary off-duty dining and shift meals
- Parking benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class restaurant management training program
- Employee assistance program — legal, financial, emotional, and work/life balance support
- Up to $4,000 yearly charity matching
- Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts
WHAT YOU WILL OWN AS A GENERAL MANAGER
- Set the hospitality tone and lead from the floor — this is a hands-on restaurant leadership role
- Recruit, train, schedule, and develop a high-performing FOH management team
- Own the full P&L — annual financial planning, cost control, and monthly inventory
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef on menu execution and food cost
- Drive a bar program that's vibrant, consistent, and profitable
- Maintain a pristine, guest-ready facility at all times
- Run weekly manager meetings, daily pre-shifts, and performance reviews
- Build a culture of retention where restaurant managers and hourly team members want to grow and stay
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A GENERAL MANAGER - QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager in an upscale, high-volume dining environment
- Proven track record in FOH operations, team development, and financial management
- Experience leading large teams in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
- Strong bar management and beverage program knowledge
- Ability to drive an exceptional guest experience while managing costs and hitting financial targets
- Clear, confident communication skills across all levels of the organization
- A coaching mindset — you develop restaurant managers, you don't just manage them
*****Don't meet every requirement? Apply anyway — we care more about who you are as a leader than how perfectly your background checks every box. We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
ABOUT CLYDE'S RESTAURANT GROUP
Since 1963, Clyde's Restaurant Group has been one of Washington DC's most respected multi-unit restaurant groups. Our 14 properties — including the Clyde's restaurants, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, 1789 Restaurant, Rye Street Tavern, and Cordelia Fishbar — are known for exceptional hospitality, creative American cuisine, and a culture built on courtesy, dignity, and respect. Ebbitt House opens Summer 2026, and we're still growing.
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our guests. For restaurant management professionals looking for stability, growth, and a company with real values — Clyde's Restaurant Group is that place.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! EWe are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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