Restaurant Manager

The Wauwinet•Nantucket, MA

About The Position

TOPPER'S at the Wauwinet is seeking a seasonal Restaurant Manager at our fine dining restaurant for the 2026 season to manage of all aspects and functions of the food and beverage outlets. This position starts in April and runs through October.

Requirements

Requirements include previous supervisory or management experience in an fine dining restaurant.
Experience in a Fine Dining restaurant is required

Responsibilities

Establish par levels for supplies and equipment
Meet with the Chef to review daily specials and 86'd items
Review sales for previous day; resolve discrepancies with Accounting.
Track revenue against budget.
Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled
Coordinate breaks for staff
Assign work and side duties to staff
Conduct pre-shift meeting with staff and review all information pertinent to the day's business
Review the reservation book, pre-assign designated tables and follow up on all special requests.
Anticipate heavy business times and organize procedures to handle extended waiting lines.
Run system closing reports and ensure that all servers' checks are closed before they sign out
Ensure all closing duties for staff are completed before staff sign out
Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale
Be on the floor and available to staff at all times during hours of service
Complete all paperwork and closing duties in accordance with departmental standards
Review status of assignments and any follow-up action with on-coming supervisor