Mile Marker One Restaurant is seeking an experienced, owner-minded General Manager to lead our year-round waterfront restaurant, bar, and seasonal dining experiences. This role is designed for a proven hospitality leader—not someone learning the position—who thrives in high-volume, dynamic environments and takes pride in operational excellence, guest experience, and team culture.
About the Restaurant
Mile Marker One is a year-round waterfront restaurant featuring:
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A full-service interior dining room and inside bar, open all year
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Seasonal outdoor decks, including a 200+ seat Bridge Deck in summer
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A popular Sun Deck & bar introduced in 2025
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A distinctive Igloo Dining Experience on the Bridge Deck in fall and winter
We are a family-owned business connected to a newly renovated 30-room hotel, with multiple private event spaces, live music programming, marina access, and signature seasonal events.
The Role
The General Manager is the operational leader of the business and is expected to manage the restaurant as if they were the owner, with autonomy and accountability.
Responsibilities include:
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Full oversight of daily restaurant and bar operations (year-round + seasonal)
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Leadership, development, and accountability of management and service teams
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Ownership of guest satisfaction, service standards, and brand reputation
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Strong financial control of labor, food & beverage costs, and profitability
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Oversight of private events, seasonal transitions, and peak-volume periods
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Vendor relations, scheduling strategy, and operational planning
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Hands-on presence during service and leadership by example
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Collaboration with ownership while operating independently day-to-day
Who This Role Is For
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A seasoned Restaurant General Manager or senior AGM ready to lead at the highest level
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A leader with demonstrated success running complex operations (multiple service periods, bars, events, seasonality)
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Someone comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and being fully accountable for outcomes
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A hospitality professional who values consistency, systems, and standards
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A hands-on leader respected by staff and trusted by ownership
This Role Is Not For
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First-time managers or candidates without senior leadership experience
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Those looking for a strictly administrative or office-based role
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Managers who need close daily oversight or rigid corporate structure
Why Mile Marker One
This is a rare opportunity to lead an established, high-profile waterfront restaurant with strong community presence, creative seasonal offerings, and room to make a meaningful impact. The right candidate will be given trust, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape the guest experience and team culture long-term.
