Dacha is hiring a beer garden manager for its 800-patron Navy Yard beer garden. A successful candidate will have extensive experience in fast-pased upscale restaurants with emphasis on operations, staff training, and service excellence. Qualified candidates will have at least four years of relevant management experience and a proven track record of success and growth.

The candidate will join a small management team and will focus on running a well-oiled operation and administering training programs. Specific duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Lead, inspire, and manage all staff; up-keep team’s high spirit.
• Floor, opening, and closing responsibilities.
• Create weekly schedules and ensure shift coverage based on business needs.
• Implement on-going training and continuing education programs for all FOH staff.
• Upkeep FOH training materials, including service manuals and menu study guides.
• Develop staff evaluation matrices and implement performance review programs
• Assist in hiring, on-boarding, and evaluating staff.
• Ensure high quality of service.
• Maintain active and valid ABRA Manager and Food Manager Licenses;
• This position is required to work at evening, night hours and weekends.

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or ten years of equivalent professional experience is required;
• Four years or more of progressive large restaurant management experience is required;
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint;
• Superb effective business writing skills;
• Excellent time-management skills;
• Impeccable personal presentation and sense of decorum.

We offer a competitive compensation package that consists of a base salary and a performance-based annual bonus. We provide three weeks of paid vacation, medical and dental insurance , subsidized Vida gym membership,  and professional work environment. All candidates must have a proof of work authorization in the United States and three professional references.

Dacha is a perfect place to meet new people and spend time with loved ones. Set on the banks of the Anacostia River and steps from the Nationals Park, Dacha Navy Yard includes Jackie American Bistro - a full-service restaurant offering modern American fare and an expansive, kids- and dog-friendly outdoor beer garden with unprecedented river views, lush landscaping and a familiar Dacha selection of world-class draft beers, ciders and meads. An anchor for the growing Navy Yard neighborhood, Dacha is an ideal place to gather for large and small celebrations, pre- and post-game meet-ups, happy hour excursions and private events. All are welcome at Dacha Navy Yard!

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Dacha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.