Sous Chef | 70K-80K Seasonal | Fine Dining | Housing + Utilities Included - Shelter Island Heights - Mis en Place

    Mis en Place
    Mis en Place Shelter Island Heights

    5 days ago

    Description
    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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