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Restaurant Manager | Up to $1,800/Week + Housing Available | Shelter Island, NY

Mis en Place, Shelter Island, NY, United States


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 1520 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