Léon 1909 is seeking an experienced full-time Sous Chef (Shelter Island, NY) - Mis en Place

Leon 1909 is a countryside restaurant focused on wood fire cookery, working closely with local farms and fishermen.

** Housing + utilities all inclusive**

Léon 1909 in Shelter Island, NY is seeking an experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our team.

Léon 1909 is a countryside French & Italian restaurant located on beautiful Shelter Island in The Hamptons.

The ideal candidate loves food, respects creativity, is empathetic, and has a passion for hospitality. You are skilled at maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure and value leadership. Your growth potential is strong.

Company culture:

• Fun
• Curious
• Engaging
• Nurturing
• Challenging

Position:

• Sous Chef

Compensation:

• $60-70K salary
• Paid Weekly
• Medical
• Paid time off
• Paid sick days

Other incentives:

• Paid staff housing + utilities (close to the restaurant)
• Company dining perks
• Free Parking

Schedule requirements:

• 4 days a week between October and April (except holiday weeks)
• 5 days a week between May and September. 
• 10-12 hours daily

Language requirements:

• English
• Spanish

Experience:

• 3+ years of previous line cooking experience in a high-volume upscale casual or fine-dining restaurant
• 2+ years of management experience in a high-volume upscale casual or fine-dining restaurant
• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)
• P & L management (maintaining food costs, maximizing profitability)
• Ordering & receiving, inventory
• Staff training and motivation
• Staff scheduling (monitor daily to ensure appropriate staffing levels)
• Payroll
• Managing 5-10 people

Key qualities sought:

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback well)
• Respectful of fellow employees and guests
• Stays calm under pressure (patient)
• Thrives well on a motivated team
• Thrives well leading a team
• Self-motivated
• Challenging task-oriented
• Repetitive task-oriented
• Detail-oriented
• Organized and works clean
• Punctual and reliable
• Thrives well leading a team
• Thrives well on a motivated team
• Stable work history

How to apply:

• Please submit your resume for consideration
• Please include your full name + current contact info
• Please submit 2 industry-related references and their email addresses from previous supervisors
• Verification of employment eligibility required
• Must have transportation to and from work (not accessible by public transportation)

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