Manager Development Program (MD, National Harbor)

Our Manager Development Program is front of house focused, and involves full training in each FOH position, providing a strong base of knowledge and experience of operations in the store before taking on an Assistant Restaurant Manager position.

It is designed for someone who has little restaurant experience, but strong managerial qualities and the desire to lead and impact others.

As an MDP, you earn hourly wages but you are promised a competitive weekly minimum pay and you are eligible for overtime pay.

Further explanation of job description as an MDP are listed below.

Once the program is complete, you assume the role of Asst.

Restaurant Manager with salary and a tremendous opportunity for growth within the management team at SRG.

• Will train in and work shifts in all FOH positions
• After completing all training, management trainee will work in a supervisory leadership role
• Will be involved in and assist management in administrative work including inventory, ordering, hiring, scheduling, opening, and closing the shift, etc.
• During peak operations, manager trainee will be 100% visible and engaged on floor in service to guests and team members
• Touches table with a purpose; by watering tables, refilling wine, pre-bussing, serving food and beverage, etc.
• Engages guests when appropriate. Demonstrates hands-on leadership without interrupting guest experience
• Looks for and corrects service shortfalls; monitors tables and bar, fills the void by assisting service personnel
• Looks for and corrects visual and audio shortfalls including unsightly messes, poor lighting, poor audio, etc.
• Ensures timely table turns; identifies tables for bussing and resetting to ensure a spotless restaurant and timely table turnover
• Coaches the front of house team of Hosts, Bartenders, Runners, Servers, Bussers, and Barbacks. Constantly oversees service.