Assistant General Manager of Lyle's

Lyle takes the best of “home” and then makes it even better. It is somewhere you can make your own, be cared for and always feel welcome. Whether you’re a proud Washingtonian or a guest in our capital city, you’ll unwind in complete comfort throughout your time with us. However, that comfort is never at the expense of a style that is unique to Lyle: beyond the expected, but never over the top.

We are looking for an…. Assistant General Manager to help lead Lyle’s restaurant and ensure warm, thoughtful, and impeccably delivered service across every meal period. This role is perfect for a guest‑focused, team‑driven hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, elevating the guest experience, and creating a calm, welcoming environment that feels unmistakably Lyle.

The Assistant General Manager partners closely with the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage and works hand‑in‑hand with the Food & Beverage and hotel leadership teams to support daily operations, nurture a high‑performing team, and uphold Lyle’s culture, mission, and commitment to heartfelt hospitality.

Who We Are

• We live and breathe heartfelt hospitality, offering polished yet unobtrusive service
• We prioritize making every guest feel content, comfortable, and genuinely cared for
• We believe in simplicity—calm, intentional, and never dull
• We live like locals and strive to be a brilliant neighbor
• We thoughtfully anticipate guest needs to create an authentic, warm Lyle experience
• We are empathetic, welcoming, and always open
• There is truly no place like Lyle

Assistant General Manager – Essential Functions

• Supports and manages the leadership of daily restaurant, bar, and Event operations to ensure seamless, elevated service
• Lead, coach, and inspire front‑of‑house teams, ensuring training, development, and standards alignment with Lyle’s hospitality style
• Act as a visible, engaged floor leader—building guest relationships, supporting the team, and resolving issues with calm and care
• Partner with the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage on service strategy, menu rollouts, team culture initiatives, and guest experience programming‑experience programming
• Monitor and maintain service quality, guest satisfaction scores, and colleague engagement
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, labor management, performance reviews, and team communication
• Collaborate closely with Culinary, Events, and hotel leadership on operational needs, special events, and cross departmental opportunities‑departmental opportunities
• Support inventory management, cost controls, purchasing, and POS administration
• Ensure compliance with food safety, alcohol service regulations, and all local and federal requirements
• Responsible for maintaining a high energy, positive, professional appearance

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous leadership experience in a restaurant or hotel food & beverage environment required; AGM or supervisor/manager experience preferred
• Full-Time Management Position that requires full flexibility, ability to work weekends and holidays and a varied schedule
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, and effective in providing exceptional customer service
• Candidates should possess strong food and beverage knowledge.  Beverage knowledge should include wine, spirits and beer
• Proven ability to motivate, support, and develop teams
• Strong & refined communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills‑resolution skills
• Hotel experience and a thorough understanding of restaurant service
• Adaptability and composure in a fast paced environment‑paced environment
• Warm, guest first leadership style with a passion for creating memorable experiences
• Working knowledge of POS systems, reservations platforms, inventory processes, and daily F&B operations

Compensation:

$70,000 - $75,000 Annual Salary

Benefits

At Lyle Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)

• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates

• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates

• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery

• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars

• 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day

• Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary

• Employee Assistance Program

• Referral Incentive

• 401K with 5% Match

• Training and Development Programs

• Additional perks via United Healthcare

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Employee Recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC