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RPM Italian

Restaurant Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

RPM Italian is a contemporary Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., celebrated for its modern take on traditional Italian cuisine. With a focus on housemade pastas, fresh seafood, and celebrated Italian classics, RPM Italian offers guests an elegant yet approachable dining experience. The restaurant combines a chic and stylish setting with carefully curated menus that highlight authentic Italian flavors using the freshest ingredients. As part of the Lettuce Entertain You family, a renowned culinary-driven restaurant group, RPM Italian benefits from a culture committed to excellence, innovation, and a true passion for hospitality. Lettuce Entertain You operates... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
  • Ability to lead and manage front of house teams effectively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work varied shifts including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
  • Capability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture

Job Qualifications

  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience
  • Skilled in developing guest rapport
  • Skilled in leading teams

Job Duties

  • Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant
  • Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks
  • Oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
  • Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  • Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
  • Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
  • Place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders
  • Accept and inspect deliveries
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location