Proper Hospitality is seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef at Montauk Yacht Club, our 107-room luxury property within The Collective.
Spanning 35 acres on Montauk's Star Island, Montauk Yacht Club offers waterfront views, a private beach, three pools, multiple dining options and over 200 wet slips that can accommodate boats from small day cruisers to 300-foot superyachts. Holding eight decades of East End history as an elite social club and thoughtfully reborn for the modern traveler, guests can expect classic East Coast architecture, well-appointed interiors and detail-driven amenities.
Job Overview
The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in executing Montauk Yacht Club's culinary vision, ensuring the highest food quality, and leading kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine. This role requires strong leadership, creativity and a deep understanding of fine dining and luxury hospitality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Culinary Excellence: Assist in menu development, recipe execution, and plating to maintain the highest quality and consistency
- Kitchen Leadership: Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, precision and efficiency
- Operations & Organization: Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, service, and station management
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all food meets health, safety, and sanitation standards, adhering to HACCP and local regulations
- Cost & Inventory Management: Assist in managing food costs, inventory control, and vendor relationships to optimize efficiency and minimize waste
- Guest Experience: Collaborate with front-of-house teams to enhance the overall dining experience, accommodating special requests and dietary needs
- Innovation & Development: Support new menu concepts, seasonal offerings, and special events in alignment with the hotel's culinary vision
Qualifications & Experience:
- 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in a fine dining or luxury hotel setting
- Strong understanding of modern cooking techniques, ingredient sourcing, and plating aesthetics
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a kitchen team
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining composure and attention to detail
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen best practices
- Passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering an outstanding culinary experience
Company Overview
Proper Hospitality is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking out the "best of the best" from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition. The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.
Proper Hospitality will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.