SALT Waterfront Bar & Grill is seeking an experienced, energetic, and hospitality-driven Floor Manager / Assistant Manager to join our leadership team for the season. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant while maintaining exceptional service standards and leading by example.
At SALT, we believe hospitality starts with leadership. We're looking for someone who can motivate a team, solve problems under pressure, and ensure every guest leaves with an outstanding experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily front-of-house operations during service.
- Coach, mentor, and develop servers, bartenders, hosts, food runners, and support staff.
- Maintain exceptional standards of guest service and hospitality.
- Handle guest concerns professionally and proactively.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and attention to detail throughout the restaurant.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate daily priorities.
- Monitor labor, staffing levels, and floor flow to maximize efficiency.
- Work closely with the kitchen and bar to ensure seamless communication.
- Enforce company standards, policies, and health department regulations.
- Assist with scheduling, training, onboarding, and performance coaching.
- Support private events and large parties.
- Jump in wherever needed—this is a hands-on leadership position.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.
- High-volume, full-service restaurant experience preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
- Passion for hospitality and developing people.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Experience with Toast POS is a plus.
- Wine, beer, and cocktail knowledge preferred.
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
What You'll Bring
- Positive attitude and professional appearance.
- Strong work ethic and accountability.
- Ability to lead by example rather than manage from the sidelines.
- Desire to create memorable guest experiences.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient operation.
Why Join SALT?
- Competitive compensation.
- Work at one of Shelter Island's premier waterfront destinations.
- Collaborative leadership team.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on restaurant operations.
- Fast-paced environment with an exceptional team culture.
- Beautiful waterfront setting and vibrant seasonal atmosphere.
If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in high-energy environments, and enjoy building successful teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and a brief introduction telling us why you'd be a great fit for SALT Waterfront Bar & Grill.Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Floor Manager/Opening & Closing Manager to lead daily restaurant operations with enthusiasm and precision. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the entire front-of-house and back-of-house functions, ensuring smooth service, exceptional customer experiences, and adherence to food safety standards. Your leadership will inspire your team, manage shift responsibilities, and uphold the restaurant’s standards for quality, cleanliness, and efficiency. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated management professional passionate about hospitality and food service excellence to make a significant impact every day.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all aspects of daily restaurant operations during opening and closing shifts, including staff management, customer service, and food quality control.
- Supervise food preparation, cooking processes, and food handling to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations.
- Oversee POS systems such as TOAST for accurate order processing, cash handling, and sales reconciliation.
- Train staff members on food safety procedures, customer service protocols, and operational standards to foster a high-performance team environment.
- Conduct shift management duties including supervising team members, and providing ongoing coaching.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety of the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Perform profit and loss analysis to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings.
- Support catering events or banquet services as needed while maintaining excellent hospitality standards.
- Communicate effectively with team members to promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
Experience
- Proven management experience in quick service or fast food restaurants with a focus on food preparation, cooking, or kitchen operations.
- Extensive background in food service management including supervising teams, training staff, and managing hospitality teams in casual dining or fine dining settings.
- Familiarity with POS systems such as TOAST for sales processing and cash handling.
- Demonstrated ability in inventory control, budgeting, food safety management, and profit/loss analysis.
- Experience in managing hospitality teams within hotel or catering environments is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff through effective training & development initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills suitable for managerial roles involving interviewing candidates and team supervision.
- Knowledge of food industry standards including culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen management practices.
Pay: From $1,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
