Location: Shelter Island, NY
Job Type: Full-Time | Seasonal (April 27 – September 20)
Compensation: $1,500–$1,800 per week
Schedule: 5.5 days per week | 10–12 hour shifts | Evenings, weekends, and holidays required
Bonus: End-of-season bonus based on labor cost and sales performance
Housing: Housing available
Earn Up to $1,800 Per Week Managing a High-Volume Waterfront Restaurant on Shelter Island
This seasonal Restaurant Manager role runs from April 27 through September 20 and oversees dining room operations during peak summer service at SALT Shelter Island.
This is a hands-on, floor-driven management role for someone who thrives in high-volume environments and maintains strong hospitality standards under pressure.
Housing is available, making this an attractive opportunity for NYC and regional managers seeking a focused, high-performing summer season.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily dining room operations in a high-volume waterfront setting
- Manage and support a team of 15–20 FOH employees
- Maintain service pacing, reservations flow, and guest experience standards
- Lead pre-shifts and maintain visible floor presence
- Monitor labor performance and support cost awareness
- Oversee scheduling and payroll coordination
- Manage ordering, receiving, and purveyor relationships
- Support inventory management and operational organization
- Ensure food safety compliance
- Handle guest relations and service recovery
Qualifications
- 5+ years FOH management experience
- Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurants
- Strong floor presence and calm execution under pressure
- Understanding of reservations systems and dining room flow
- Experience with POS systems and scheduling platforms
- P&L familiarity and labor cost awareness
- Strong communication and team management skills
- English required; Spanish a plus
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
What Makes This Role Attractive
- Established waterfront property with strong reputation
- Competitive weekly compensation
- End-of-season bonus tied to performance
- Company dining perks
- Housing available
- Strong off-season networking opportunities
How to Apply
Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.