Job Description

Earn approximately $1,460 per week managing front-of-house operations at Léon 1909, a chef-driven French and Italian fine-dining restaurant on Shelter Island. Free housing is provided near the restaurant, and you'll enjoy a true 40-hour management schedule while spending the season on beautiful Shelter Island, one of the Hamptons' most sought-after destinations.

This hands-on Restaurant Manager role is ideal for an experienced hospitality leader who enjoys leading from the floor, coaching service teams, and delivering polished guest experiences in a refined, high-touch dining environment. You'll work alongside an experienced ownership and culinary team committed to exceptional hospitality, consistency, and professional execution.

Located on beautiful Shelter Island, this opportunity combines a rare seasonal lifestyle with meaningful leadership responsibility, allowing you to build your fine-dining management experience while living and working in a premier summer destination.

Season

Immediate opening through October (shared housing provided)

Compensation

• Approximately $1,460 per week before taxes
• Equivalent to approximately $76,000 annually
• Paid weekly
• Paid sick leave

Benefits

• Free seasonal housing provided
• Company dining perks
• Employee referral program
• Free on-site parking

Schedule

• Full-time seasonal position
• Consistent 40-hour workweek
• Five days per week
• Nights, weekends, and holidays required during peak season

Why This Role Stands Out

• Free housing near the restaurant
• True 40-hour management schedule
• Weekly pay
• Chef-driven French and Italian fine-dining restaurant
• Opportunity to spend the season on Shelter Island in the Hamptons
• Professional ownership and collaborative team environment

About the Role

This is a hands-on front-of-house leadership position inside a busy seasonal fine-dining restaurant with polished service standards and a strong focus on guest experience.

You'll lead service from the floor, support daily operations, coach the front-of-house team, and help ensure every shift runs smoothly. Success in this role comes from remaining organized, communicating clearly, and maintaining calm leadership during high-volume service.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead confidently during busy service periods
• Maintain refined hospitality and service standards
• Coach and support front-of-house staff throughout each shift
• Build positive guest relationships and resolve concerns professionally
• Communicate effectively with ownership, chefs, and service staff
• Stay organized while managing multiple priorities
• Foster a professional, respectful, team-oriented work environment

About Léon 1909

Léon 1909 is a chef-driven French and Italian fine-dining restaurant located on Shelter Island in the Hamptons. The restaurant is known for refined cuisine, polished hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere that attracts both seasonal visitors and year-round residents.

The team values professionalism, collaboration, consistency, and genuine hospitality while delivering an exceptional dining experience throughout the busy summer season.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house operations during lunch and dinner service
• Maintain exceptional guest service and hospitality standards
• Coach, support, and direct the front-of-house team
• Oversee floor operations and service flow
• Resolve guest concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Coordinate with kitchen leadership throughout service
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards
• Assist with opening, closing, and daily operational procedures

Qualifications

• Two or more years of restaurant management experience
• Fine-dining or upscale casual restaurant experience required
• Chef-driven restaurant experience preferred
• Strong floor leadership and guest service skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to remain calm under pressure during busy service
• Stable work history preferred
• Food safety certification or knowledge preferred
• Reliable transportation required
• Seasonal relocation required from May through October
• Shelter Island is not accessible by public transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with full contact information and two professional references from previous supervisors. Supervisor email addresses are required. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.