Job Description

Job Location: Larchmont, NY 10538
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Line Cook / Garde Manger – Seasonal
Larchmont Yacht Club
Larchmont, New York
Seasonal Position | Hired Between April 1 and October 31
Full-Time or Part-Time
Hourly

Rate: Competitive
Availability Required: Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and major holiday weekends based on business needs.
Reports To: Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef
About Larchmont Yacht Club
Founded in 1880, Larchmont Yacht Club is one of the nation's premier private clubs, located on an 11-acre waterfront campus along Long Island Sound just 16 miles from New York City. The Club is recognized for its exceptional hospitality, active sailing tradition, vibrant social calendar, and outstanding dining program.
The culinary team plays a central role in the member experience, preparing exceptional cuisine across multiple dining venues, waterfront restaurants, private celebrations, regattas, weddings, and seasonal events. From intimate member dinners to large-scale catered functions, our kitchen is committed to quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and exceptional service.
Many of our seasonal culinary professionals are experienced restaurant cooks, banquet chefs, culinary school graduates, and hospitality professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while expanding their skills in an upscale private club setting.

Position Summary
Larchmont Yacht Club is seeking a skilled and motivated Seasonal Line Cook / Garde Manger to join our culinary team for the spring and summer season. This position prepares both hot and cold menu items while supporting multiple dining outlets, banquet operations, and special events throughout one of the busiest seasons of the year.
Working alongside an experienced culinary leadership team, you will help execute a diverse menu featuring member dining, waterfront service, weddings, regattas, and private events. Success in this role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to perform consistently in a high-volume kitchen.
This position is ideal for experienced cooks, banquet professionals, culinary school graduates, and hospitality professionals looking to further develop their skills in a respected private club environment.
Key Responsibilities
Line Cook Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, and other hot menu items using standardized recipes and culinary techniques.
- Execute à la carte, banquet, and special event service with consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Maintain complete mise en place throughout each shift.
- Support outdoor dining venues, private events, weddings, regattas, and seasonal Club functions.
- Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to Club quality standards.
Garde Manger Responsibilities
- Prepare and plate salads, cold appetizers, composed plates, dressings, charcuterie displays, sandwiches, and specialty cold items.
- Maintain exceptional presentation, consistency, and portion control.
- Execute high-volume cold food production for member dining and catered events.
- Properly rotate, label, date, and store all food products according to food safety standards.
Kitchen Operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout each shift.
- Follow all state and local food safety regulations and Club sanitation standards.
- Communicate inventory needs and product shortages to the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
- Assist with kitchen setup, breakdown, and daily closing responsibilities.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas that improve kitchen operations and workflow.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns promptly.
- Assist other kitchen stations whenever business demands require.

Qualifications

Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of experience as a line cook, garde manger, banquet cook, or similar culinary position.
- Culinary degree or certificate preferred but not required.
- Strong knife skills and understanding of classical cooking techniques.
- Experience working in high-volume restaurants, catering operations, hotels, resorts, or private clubs preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Food Safety or ServSafe Certification required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and remain active throughout an entire shift.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive movement.
- Comfortable working in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
Why Join Larchmont Yacht Club?
Joining Larchmont Yacht Club means becoming part of a culinary team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous learning. Throughout the season, our kitchen prepares thousands of meals across member dining, waterfront venues, regattas, weddings, holiday celebrations, and private events, providing an exceptional opportunity to expand your culinary experience.
Many of our seasonal cooks return each year, and outstanding performers may be considered for future seasonal or year-round opportunities as positions become available.
If you are passionate about cooking, enjoy working in a professional kitchen, and want to be part of one of the Northeast's premier private clubs, we encourage you to apply.