Restaurant Manager

TOPPER'S offers a la carte and prix fixe menus showcasing seasonally inspired cuisine with an emphasis on local produce and seafood.

TOPPER'S at The Wauwinet is seeking a seasonal Restaurant Manager at our fine dining restaurant for the 2024 summer season to manage all aspects and functions of the food and beverage outlets.  

TOPPER'S is a Relais & Chateaux property, and the recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award.

This position starts in April and runs through October.

Responsibilities:

• Establish par levels for supplies and equipment
• Meet with the Chef to review daily specials and 86'd items
• Review sales for the 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 meetings 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

Applicants should work well under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, be organized, flexible, self-motivated, and have a great sense of humor.

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

Rated by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, White Elephant Resorts is a collection of premier properties that includes White Elephant Nantucket, White Elephant Palm Beach, The Wauwinet, Jared Coffin House, The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin, and Nantucket Boat Basin.