Sous Chef 70K80K Seasonal Fine Dining Housing Utilities Included

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Shelter Island Heights, NY, United States
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Location: Shelter Island, NY (The Hamptons)

Season: May 1 — Labor Day

Schedule: Full-Time | Seasonal

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 seasonal salary | Paid weekly

Housing: Free staff housing utilities included (close to the restaurant)

Job Code: 1630

About the Restaurant

Léon 1909 is a countryside French & Italian fine-dining restaurant located on beautiful Shelter Island in the Hamptons. Our kitchen focuses on wood-fired cooking , working closely with local farms and fishermen to create thoughtful, seasonal cuisine.

We value craftsmanship, consistency, and hospitality, and we maintain a calm, professional kitchen culture even during high-volume service.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our culinary team for the May 1 through Labor Day season.

This role is ideal for a chef who loves food, respects creativity, leads with empathy, and understands the discipline required in a fine-dining environment. The right candidate brings strong leadership instincts, maintains composure under pressure, and is motivated to grow.

Our Culture

We believe strong kitchens are built on teams that are:

  • Fun

  • Curious

  • Engaging

  • Nurturing

  • Challenging

What You’ll Do

As Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef and help lead the kitchen by example. Responsibilities include:

  • Executing and overseeing daily prep and service in a fine-dining environment

  • Supporting wood-fire cooking and seasonal menu execution

  • Upholding food quality, consistency, and cleanliness standards

  • Managing ordering, receiving, and inventory

  • Assisting with food cost control and P&L goals

  • Training, motivating, and supervising kitchen staff

  • Supporting staff scheduling and payroll oversight

  • Ensuring food safety and sanitation compliance

  • Leading a team of approximately 5–10 kitchen employees

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

  • 3 years of line cook experience in a high-volume upscale casual or fine-dining restaurant

  • 2 years of kitchen leadership or management experience

  • Experience with inventory, ordering, and receiving

  • Strong understanding of food costs and profitability

  • Staff training, motivation, and scheduling experience

  • Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)

Personal Qualities

  • Calm, patient demeanor under pressure

  • Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback)

  • Respectful of fellow employees and guests

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized

  • Clean, efficient work habits

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Thrives both leading a team and working within one

  • Stable work history

Compensation & Benefits

  • $60,000–$70,000 seasonal salary

  • Paid weekly

  • Medical benefits

  • Paid sick days

  • Free staff housing utilities included

  • Company dining perks

  • Free on-site parking

Schedule & Requirements

  • 5 days per week between May 1 and Labor Day

  • Occasional 6-day weeks as needed

  • 10–12 hour shifts

  • English required

  • Spanish a plus, not required

  • Must have reliable transportation

(Shelter Island is not accessible by public transportation)

  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

  • Employment eligibility verification required

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Your resume (include full name and current contact information)

  • Two industry-related professional references

(previous supervisors with email addresses required)

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

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