Job Description

Executive Sous Chef
Location: Wading River, NY
Compensation: From $1,500 per week
Employment Type: Full-time
On-Site Position

A full-service restaurant located within a boutique hotel in Wading River is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This is a hands-on role for a chef who thrives in a creative kitchen environment and enjoys contributing to seasonal menus, wine dinners, themed events, and weekly specials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation
• Assist in menu development and execution of weekly and specialty events (e.g., wine dinners, holiday menus)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Ensure high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Supervise and mentor line cooks and kitchen staff
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a high-volume or upscale kitchen environment
• Culinary training or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Creative approach to menu planning and plating
• Ability to commute or relocate to Wading River, NY prior to starting

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Meals provided during shifts

Shift:

• Night shift availability required