Seasonal Sous Chef - $70K-$80K + Housing | Shelter Island, NY (Hamptons)

Location: Shelter Island, NY (The Hamptons)
Season: May 1 – Labor Day
Schedule: Full-Time | Seasonal

Seasonal Sous Chef – $70K–$80K + Housing | Shelter Island, NY (Hamptons)

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 with utilities included (near the restaurant)

About Léon 1909

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

We maintain a calm, professional kitchen culture while executing high-volume summer service at a fine-dining standard.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Seasonal Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team from May 1 through Labor Day.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fine-dining Sous Chef seeking a summer position in the Hamptons with housing included. The right candidate brings strong leadership skills, a disciplined approach to service, and the ability to execute consistently in a seasonal, high-volume restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

As Sous Chef, you will support the Executive Chef and help lead daily kitchen operations, including:

• Overseeing prep and service in a fine-dining kitchen

• Supporting wood-fired and seasonal menu execution

• Maintaining food quality, consistency, and sanitation standards

• Managing ordering, receiving, and inventory

• Assisting with food cost control and kitchen profitability

• Training, supervising, and motivating kitchen staff

• Supporting scheduling and payroll oversight

• Leading a team of approximately 5–10 kitchen employees

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 3+ years in high-volume upscale casual or fine-dining kitchens

• At least 2 years in a Sous Chef or kitchen leadership role

• Experience with inventory management and food cost control

• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and profitability

Preferred

• Fine-dining experience

• Food safety certification

• Spanish language skills

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$80,000 seasonal salary

• Paid weekly

• Free staff housing with utilities included

• Medical benefits

• Paid sick days

• Company dining perks

• Free on-site parking

Schedule & Requirements

• 5 days per week (May 1 – Labor Day)

• Occasional 6-day weeks during peak season

• 10–12 hour shifts

• English required

• Must have reliable transportation
  (Shelter Island is not accessible by public transportation)

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Why This Role Stands Out

This Seasonal Sous Chef position offers competitive summer compensation in the Hamptons with housing included, making it ideal for experienced chefs seeking both financial opportunity and exposure to a respected fine-dining kitchen.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume (include full name and contact information)

• Two industry-related professional references

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.