Dead Eye Dick's
Dead Eye Dick's
Currently recruiting for the season from May 16th, 2026 to October 1st, 2026.
Small, independently owned hospitality company comprised of a waterfront seafood restaurant and fish market. We focus on providing quality experiences and fresh, skillfully prepared ingredients to the busy seasonal community of Block Island, RI. We keep a small, tight-knit staff and foster an environment where everyone is valued, works hard and enjoys the beautiful surroundings of our island.
Block Island, RI, a lively summer vacation spot located 13 miles off the coast of New England. With beautiful beaches, surf, hiking trails and a great social scene, the island's industry booms May-Oct
- Location
- Rhode Island
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 70
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Dormitory style housing with competitive pricing. Located within walking distance of the restaurant
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Dead Eye Dick's
Dead Eye Dick's, the restaurant is an upscale coastal dining destination focused on creative takes on classic New England dishes. Our seafood comes straight from our on-site fish market, Dick’s Fish & Provisions. We are an independent restaurant and market with a hardworking, positive team that takes pride in what we do.
Currently looking for enthusiastic candidates willing to relocate to Block Island for the summer. Come join us, make good money for five months, enjoy the beauty of the island, and be free to move on to your next venture/travels/winter job in the Fall. Positions available in both front of house and back of house.
The Employee Experience
We are an independently owned restaurant and fish market that takes pride in what we do. We value honesty and punctuality and always appreciate someone with a good sense of humor! Working with us you'll quickly come to learn we are a tight-knit group of people who turn into family. We love what we do and want to share that with you too!
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidates are self-sufficient and have a positive attitude. A good sense of humor paired with a calm demeanor under pressure. Good communication skills and capable of working with a team.
Room and Board
We provide two different spaces for housing. Both are dormitory style with shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Rooms are split by gender and you can expect to have 1-2 roommates. We provide professional cleaning for all common areas and bathrooms once per week. Being respectful of your fellow housemates is a must. The cost of accommodations varies per room.
We offer a family meal free of charge for each shift worked. One meal is provided at the beginning of lunch shifts and one meal is provided at the end of dinner shifts. All employees get a discount on all food menu items.
Employee Perks
We offer an end of the year employee party to celebrate all the hard work and hours put into the season! All employees receive discounts on food menu items and select items from our fish market on property.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Block Island being a small island, parking for personal vehicles can be quite difficult. During the busy months of the summer, parking is limited. We do not allow employees to park at the restaurant due to our limited amount of space for customers. Both housing locations are within walking distance of the restaurant. One location is right above the restaurant with a short walk down the stairs. The other location is about a one-mile walk. Bikes are encouraged as everything is reachable with a short bike ride.
Transportation from the airport and ferry can be discussed but is not always provided. We are happy to offer advice on the best location to fly into and how to get to the ferry. Can arrange for pick up once on the island. There are also taxis on the island for public transportation.
For Fun
Block Island is an amazing place to spend your summer! There are endless walking trails with breathtaking views of the ocean. Miles of beach to sunbathe and take cooling dips in the ocean. At night the island provides a spectacular view of the stars with chances to catch meteor showers! Block Island is a community-driven island and there are markets, small festivals, and activities available to all.
Current Job Openings
Line Cook
Rotate through stations: Sauté, Garde Manger, Raw Bar, Fry and Grill. Have you worked in a high-volume kitchen before? Perfect! Can you shuck an oyster? Big plus! Kitchen help is expected to meet all the usual standards: punctual, reliable, clean, respectful with attention to detail. Responsible for setting up and breaking down stations, maintaining cleanliness and organization, following the chef's directions, and performing in a fast-paced environment. Wages are based on experience.
Ideal availability May 16- October 1 with some flexibility. Relocating to Block Island is required, basic accommodations are provided at no charge. Competitive pay based on experience with overtime available. End-of-season, performance-based bonus awarded in October. Please respond with resume, dates of availability and working phone number.
How to Apply
Please reach out via email and provide your most recent resume and the position you are interested in.












