General Manager

General Manager – Moby’s Since opening in 2012, Moby’s has become a Hamptons institution, known for its Coastal Italian–influenced menu, expansive garden, and high-energy summer service. With nearly 300 seats, a large seasonal team, and multiple managers across floor, bar, and events, this is a complex, high-volume operation that requires experienced, steady leadership at the GM level. We are seeking a General Manager who is confident in leading large-scale operations and understands that success in a seasonal restaurant is built on three things: people, structure, and execution. This role reports directly to Ownership. This is not a stepping-stone role. It is best suited for someone who has already run a large, high-volume restaurant and is comfortable owning the full operation end-to-end. What to Expect This role requires presence, consistency, and the ability to lead through a long, fast-moving season. You will be responsible for the entire guest and team experience, with a strong focus on culture, staffing, and operational execution. You will oversee multiple managers across the floor, bar, and events, and be expected to make real-time decisions that directly impact service flow, guest experience, and team performance.

Success here is defined by stability in chaos: building a strong team, maintaining standards under pressure, and ensuring smooth execution at scale every day of the season. Success in this role typically looks like someone who: • Has successfully operated high-volume restaurants with large seating capacity • Is comfortable leading multiple managers and holding them accountable • Understands staffing, scheduling, and labor strategy at scale • Can maintain service standards during peak summer volume • Leads from the floor with a visible, steady presence • Balances guest experience, team morale, and financial performance • Is calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure • Has a strong track record of hiring, developing, and retaining leaders Key Responsibilities • Full ownership of daily restaurant operations across FOH, bar, and events • Lead, manage, and develop the full management team • Drive staffing strategy, recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention • Ensure labor aligns with seasonal volume and service expectations • Oversee reservations flow, large parties, and private event execution • Maintain strong operational discipline during peak service periods • Manage scheduling, payroll accuracy, and labor efficiency • Uphold service standards while protecting guest experience at scale • Build and sustain a strong, positive, and accountable team culture • Identify and develop future leaders within the organization Qualifications • 3+ years in a General Manager or equivalent senior leadership role • Experience in high-volume, large-format restaurants strongly preferred • Proven ability to manage multi-layered teams and multiple managers • Strong operational and financial understanding (labor, cost controls, margins) • Hands-on leadership style with a floor-first mentality • Experience with bar and beverage program oversight preferred • Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and standard restaurant systems • Comfortable leading in fast-paced, seasonal environments Season & Growth • Season runs May through mid-October • Housing provided • Opportunity for continued growth within the group’s city properties after the season More detail about Moby's part of Ninepin Hospitality, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/17496-Moby%2527s