Junior Sous Chef - Housing Included
Job Description
Job Description
Junior Sous Chef
Upscale Dining – Seasonal or Year-Round
Location: Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Salary: $55,000 | Housing Provided
About Us
Our renowned upscale restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard is dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences, showcasing the freshest seasonally sourced ingredients, and providing an unparalleled level of hospitality. We are currently seeking a passionate and talented Junior Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal role or a year-round career opportunity, this position offers the chance to grow and thrive in one of New England’s most stunning and inspiring culinary destinations.
Position Overview
The Junior Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Executive and Sous Chefs in ensuring dishes are executed to perfection. This individual will help lead the culinary team, maintain consistency and quality standards, and contribute creativity to menu execution. The Junior Sous Chef is expected to lead by example, train and mentor team members, and uphold the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Uphold and enforce food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
- Support menu execution and contribute creativity to seasonal offerings.
- Train, mentor, and inspire line cooks and junior team members.
- Help manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to maintain profitability.
- Maintain strong communication and collaboration with the culinary and service teams.
- Step into leadership when senior chefs are absent, ensuring consistency and excellence.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing and mentoring others.
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Honesty, integrity, and a genuine love for hospitality and guest satisfaction.
- A hands-on leader who thrives in a team-oriented, fast-paced kitchen.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary – $55,000
- Housing Provided
- Opportunity for Seasonal or Year-Round Employment
- A collaborative and inspiring work environment on Martha’s Vineyard
Apply Now
If you are a dedicated culinary professional with a passion for fine dining and leadership, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply today to join us as a Junior Sous Chef on Martha’s Vineyard!
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Company Description
Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurant, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare food service, K-12 food service and higher education food service positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruit’s chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.