General Manager - New Restaurant

Description

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 / year based on experience + Quarterly Bonus Potential

Ebbitt House, one of Clyde’s Restaurant Group’s latest concepts and the sister concept of historic Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington, DC is opening in the Spring of 2026. We are seeking a talented General Manager to join our team and lead the opening. Ebbitt House will import Old Ebbitt’s popular menu of American classics, twice-a-day happy hours, oyster-fueled raw bar, and plentiful seafood towers. Ebbitt House is “a stylish modern spin” on the original, which will feature 300 seats inside, two bars, and room for 125 outside on its patio, which will also have its own bar. The restaurant is part of Reston Station, an 80-acre mixed-use development near Metro’s Wiehle-Reston East Station that is home to regional headquarters for titans like Google, Spotify, and Rolls-Royce of America.

This position is ideal for a General Manager with experience managing large teams in a complex, high-volume, and creatively dynamic restaurant. We are looking for someone who can provide an excellent guest and employee experience, maintain a pristine facility, and create a vibrant and fun bar scene. Ebbitt House is owned by Clyde's Restaurant Group.

WHY JOIN THE CLYDE'S TEAM AS GENERAL MANAGER

• Reputable Company: Strong stability and performance.
• Positive Culture: Courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Retirement Plans: 100% company-funded pension (vesting after 1 year) and immediate 401k participation.
• Bonuses: Quarterly eligibility.
• Flexible Schedule: 5-day work week.
• Career Growth: Rapid advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Health Plan: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, telemedicine, wellness coach, and reduced rates on wellness services.
• Insurance: Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes sick pay, medical/family leave (up to 8 weeks), special leaves (jury duty, voting, school activities for DC).
• Therapy Resources: Access to behavioral and digital cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Dining Discounts: Half-price off-duty dining and complimentary shift meals.
• Convenient Parking: Available parking benefits.
• Employee Assistance: Legal, emotional, financial support with 5 sessions per issue.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Training & Education: Best-in-class training program and tuition reimbursement.
• Flu Shots & Discounts: Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts.
• Charity Matching: Up to $4,000 yearly.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A GENERAL MANAGER

• Hardworking, attentive, and hospitality-driven with a desire to excel and maintain the highest level of service
• 2-3 years’ experience as a General Manager preferably in a high-volume restaurant
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Provides guests with exceptional service and value
• Disciplined and firm about standards of performance, yet fair and personable in developing employees

WHAT YOU WILL DO AS A GENERAL MANAGER

• Set engaging hospitality tone for restaurant
• Interview, hire, train, schedule and develop front of the house (FOH) managers and employees
• Work the floor hands-on by greeting guests, process checks, investigate and resolve customer complaints
• Interact with guests in a genuine and friendly manner to establish a personal, professional rapport
• Develop and manage annual financial plan for restaurant
• Complete performance reviews for dining room managers and employees and assign developmental goals based on observation of the employee’s performance
• Conduct daily menu class
• Direct employee in safety and health prevention measures
• Lead and manage monthly inventory
• Write agendas for and conducts departmental meetings
• Assign service goals for the month
• Run weekly manager meetings
• Work closely with the Executive Chef in menu planning and cost control

ABOUT US

You don’t have to give up creativity for stability! Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) has both. Enjoy the passion of restaurant-level creative menu ideation and decision-making while also enjoying the pay, benefits, and work-life balance of a large successful organization. Regardless of concept, no two of our restaurants have the same menu. Clyde’s, one of the longest-running restaurant groups in the U.S. Our first restaurant opened in Georgetown in 1963. Today we have 13 locations across D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland, including Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, The Hamilton Live, Cordelia Fishbar, Tombs, 1789, Rye Street Tavern, and six Clyde’s locations.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career! Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Contact us at [email protected] if you need any special accommodations to apply.