Mangia DC is dedicated to fostering genuine connections, working with local eateries, and sharing our love for Washington DC’s culinary landscape with the world.
We create opportunities for people to connect, learn, and grow with one another through our renowned culinary experiences.
Our can-do mindset makes us a leader and allows us to be on the cutting edge of the private events market. We strive to empower our employees and offer numerous opportunities for professional growth.
The purpose of Mangia DC is to connect people through great food, learning, and fun. To achieve this, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. Upon joining our team, you seamlessly integrate into a values-driven community that collaborates and innovates, problem-solves, grows and works hard, and, most importantly, has many enjoyable adventures.
David founded Mangia DC in 2013 and is its CEO and Chief Eating Officer. His love of community and eating made him decide to start leading an Italian food tour around Dupont in Washington, DC. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, David cultivated the heart and soul of Mangia DC as his leadership continues to guide the team to new heights.
Ashly brings over a decade of financial expertise to Mangia DC. A graduate of the University of Virginia and a financial guru, Ashly is also a multilinguist and never fails to brighten up a room in any of the several languages she speaks.
Zach is a passionate theatre professional who earned his BFA in Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University, bringing a background that spans from performing arts to fine dining. He offers a unique blend of creativity and culinary expertise to the team. With these qualities, Zach is well-positioned to help lead our team in operations and training. Zach also enjoys writing for his independent food blog, which celebrates indulgence and Cheat Days.
We connect staff through the Mangia DC Method. Our staff can connect outside of work through special events, volunteering opportunities, and wellness activities. Some of our popular events include wellness retreats, regular happy hours, holiday parties, and much more!
Who’s ready for some delicious lunch or dinner? We provide our employees with regular opportunities to enjoy some of Washington DC’s finest eateries that are catered at our events. Additionally, we have professional chefs who cook mesmerizing dishes that our staff can enjoy.
We value and encourage a good work/life balance and want to ensure that our employees have time away from work to relax and recharge. Our hybrid work schedule for full-time employees allows for a flexible work week. We also offer generous paid time off throughout the year.
Our benefits are designed to support you and your family, build a more inclusive culture, promote health and well-being, encourage a positive work-life balance, and create happier and healthier individuals. We offer a competitive benefits package, including insurance coverage and 401(k) contributions. Additionally, the Mangia DC Method prioritizes programs such as employee network groups, ridesharing to and from work, and a comfortable and casual workplace!
We believe in the importance of serving the communities that support our business. In addition, employees are given paid time off each year to support causes that are important to them.
Your personal and professional development is a priority at Mangia DC. From your very first day here, you are empowered to lead and be an active participant in your career growth. We provide continuous learning opportunities, trainings, as well as coaching and mentorship programs. There is considerable upward mobility within Mangia DC.
We would only exist with our clients, local eateries, and team. We serve each with pride and strive to create unforgettable culinary experiences. We will never settle for less. Therefore, the health and well-being of our team and town are essential.
We value all perspectives and believe they create better products. We work across team and boundaries because we are better together.
We ask ‘why?’ and ‘why not?’ We are passionate about understanding new things and solving problems in creative and unconventional ways.
We have a determined spirit, a bias for action, we think like owners. At every level we are committed to rolling up our sleeves and getting the hard work done. We thrive in quick decision making environments where accountability is high, and we can take risks and jump on opportunities. We challenge the status quo every day.
Life is short and we have real lives that are important to us so we don’t want to work a boring day job. We are proud of our culture that fosters excitement and creative energy while encouraging individuality and a healthy work life balance.
Do you love Washington, DC? Do you love food? Can you lead a group and make them laugh? If so, then this job is for you!
Mangia DC Food Tours is seeking passionate and energetic tour guides. Applicants must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, a wonderful sense of humor, and an appreciation for great food. Leading a food tour is a combination of quick thinking on your feet, storytelling, and managing a crowd from one location to the next. We’ll provide all the training and materials you’ll need. Once you’re up to speed and leading a food tour, we believe you’ll find the experience fun and rewarding.
Positions are part-time. We will conduct 2-6 tours per week during the regular season March through December. Training begins immediately. To learn more about what we do, please visit www.mangiadc.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Lead 3+ hour walking tours around historic Washington, DC Neighborhoods
– Learn a script with historic facts about various locations, restaurant biographies, and food analyses
– Stay organized and on schedule throughout public and private tour experiences
– Liaison with restaurant partners to ensure food service is prompt
REQUIREMENTS:
– Live in or near Washington, DC; preferably for 3 or more years
– Must have an appreciation for international and local cuisine
– Must be able to memorize a script
– Willingness to utilize personal smartphone on the job
– Be responsible, reliable, and over 21 years of age
– Lead a walking tour that includes some uneven terrain (i.e. cobblestone sidewalks)
– Be vaccinated against COVID-19
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
– Availability on weekday and weekend afternoons, occasional evenings
– Bachelors Degree is preferred; welcome Masters/MBA degrees or a comparable level of curiosity and knowledge
– Background in acting (professional/college/high school) or teaching is preferred
– Previous tourism or hospitality experience is a plus but not required
– Self-employed individuals and/or flexible schedules preferred but not mandatory
If you’ve made it this far, you know what we’re hoping candidates bring to the table, so here’s a few highlights of what Mangia DC will provide to our new teammates.
BENEFITS:
– Paid training
– The opportunity to share your passion for DC, food, local history, and storytelling
– Competitive pay; Tour Guides receive a flat rate per tour, plus gratuities
– Flexible scheduling as a part-time contractor
– The chance to get out from behind a desk and get your daily steps in the fresh air
– A role where you meet and interact with new people from near and far every day
HOW TO APPLY:
Please respond to this posting with the following:
– A short explanation of why you’d make a perfect Mangia DC Food Tour Guide
– A resume
– An overview of your general availability (now through the Summer)
– An interesting fact about yourself!
We look forward to receiving your submission!
Do you love Washington, DC? Do you love hosting events? Can you lead a group and make them laugh? If so, then this job is for you!
Mangia DC Food Tours is seeking charismatic hosts for our private events. Applicants must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, a wonderful sense of humor, and an appreciation for their art.
We’re looking for a people-person who can hold the attention of a room while making sure our various corporate and private events run smoothly and on schedule. We’ll provide all the training and materials you’ll need. Once you’re up to speed and hosting at our events, we think you’ll find the experience fun and rewarding.
Positions are part-time; events typically occur weekday evening and weekends. Training begins immediately and is paid. To learn more about what we do, please visit www.mangiadc.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Lead private and corporate events in partnership with instructors
– Oversee guest check-in and needs relating to event functions.
– Assist with event set-up and operation
– Maintain schedule in cooperation with event support staff to ensure event runs smoothly
REQUIREMENTS:
– Live in or near Washington, D.C.
– Ability to hold the attention of a room and assist with leading events and classes
– Must be able to handle multiple responsibilities at once (attendance, drinks, schedule, etc.)
– Be responsible, reliable, and over 21 years of age
– Bachelors Degree
– Be vaccinated against COVID-19
PREFERRED:
– Previous acting, tourism, food service, or hospitality experience
– Self-employed individuals and/or flexible schedules preferred
– Post-secondary degrees or a comparable level of curiosity
– Applicants with weekday evening and some Saturday and/or Sunday availability are preferred
– Restaurant management is a plus
– Background in acting (professional/college/high school) or teaching is preferred
Do you love succulents, gardening, and agriculture? Do you love sharing your creativity with others? Can you lead a class from beginner to expert level? If so, then this job is for you!
Mangia DC Food Tours is seeking passionate instructors for terrarium workshops. Applicants must possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, a wonderful sense of humor, and an appreciation for their art. We’re looking for experienced instructors to teach our virtual and in-person terrarium online experiences. We’ll provide all the training and materials you’ll need. Once you’re up to speed and leading our classes, we think you’ll find the experience fun and rewarding.
Positions are part-time; Classes are an hour and generally run during the daytime but we will work with your schedule. We will conduct ad hoc classes during the week year round. Training begins immediately and is paid. To learn more about what we do, please visit www.mangiadc.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Lead virtual and in-person terrarium crafting experiences with groups of varying sizes
– Provide instruction and educational information through terrarium classes
– Liaison with Mangia DC Support staff to purchase and ship class materials as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
– Live in or near Washington, D.C.
– Must have an appreciation for sharing succulent experiences with beginners
– Be responsible, reliable, and over 21 years of age
– Must be available to conduct online virtual workshops
– Must be available February 7th for pre-scheduled event
PREFERRED:
– Background in agriculture: 2-5+ years (professional/college/high school)
– Self-employed individuals and/or flexible schedules preferred
– Masters, MBA, or higher level education is preferred but not mandatory
– Applicants with weekday and some Saturday and/or Sunday availability are preferred
HOW TO APPLY:
Please reply to this posting with the following:
1. A short explanation of why you’d make the perfect Mangia DC Terrarium instructor
2. A resume and a description of your teaching experience
3. Your weekday and weekend availability (generally speaking)
4. An interesting fact about yourself!
We look forward to receiving your submission!
Mangia DC Food Tours is seeking energetic and reliable individuals to join our operations support team! Operations Support team members at Mangia DC are integral to the “behind-the-scenes” success of our DC food tours, group classes, and other special events.
Operations Support team members work with every type of Mangia DC event to ensure it’s success. From public tours to private events to virtual classes, our operations team members are a critical piece of the Mangia DC team. In this role, Operations Support team members can expect to assist with event set-up and preparation (including food tour ordering and materials drop-off), engage with guests during the event, and provide aid during event wrap-up (including repacking supplies and helping with cleaning up post-event).
Positions are part-time; events typically occur weekday evening and weekends. Training begins immediately and is paid. To learn more about what we do, please visit www.mangiadc.com.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Provide assistance with set-up and tear-down of private events, entailing moving supplies, cleaning cookware, and driving materials to and from the supply storage area
– Act as an assistant to the event team lead by retrieving needed materials for guest use and by providing customer service throughout the event
– Assist with ordering food and setting-up dining areas for our private and public food tours
– Support virtual events through packaging and occasional delivery of event supplies at our in-person office
REQUIREMENTS:
– Live in or near Washington, DC
– Undergraduate degree
– Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to follow evolving instructions
– Be willing to use a personal vehicle for transport of supplies to and from event venues
– Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
– Be vaccinated against COVID-19
– Be responsible and over 21 years of age (as you may be asked to assist in serving alcohol)
PREFERRED QUALITIES:
– Weekday evening and weekend availability; our public food tours currently run on weekend afternoons with weekday private events mainly taking place at night
– Self-employed individuals and/or flexible schedules preferred, but not mandatory
– Background in restaurant or event industry preferred, but not mandatory
If you’ve made it this far, you know what we’re hoping candidates bring to the table, so here’s a few highlights of what Mangia DC will provide to our new teammates.
BENEFITS:
– Competitive pay, including paid training
– Flexible scheduling as a part-time contractor
– A role where you meet and interact with new people from near and far
– The chance to branch out into additional opportunities for interested, qualified individuals
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit to this posting the following:
1. A resume
2. Your weekday and weekend availability (generally speaking)
3. An interesting fact about yourself!
We look forward to receiving your submission.
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Discover one of DC’s oldest and most iconic neighborhoods. Eat like a local by tasting from eateries and pay tribute by discovering the neighborhood’s food commerce days in the late 1800’s. Explore the neighborhood and where the locals are fed!
Customize your own tasting adventure and let us know what you’re looking for!
In our virtual foodie sessions, allow us to lead your group through a culinary experience with quirky, food-focused storytelling that will make your mouth water. Supplies delivered to your door safely.
Discover Italian history on a trek through Dupont Circle, soak in the culture, and pay tribute to local history by dining at Italian eateries. On the Italian Tour, we’ll taste Italian cuisine and learn about Italian culture in Washington, DC. The tour is approximately 3 – 3.5 hours, including 2 hours of neighborhood walking and stops at a restaurant about every 20 minutes.