Head Cook— Fishers Island, NY

Job Description

The West End Cafe located on Fishers Island, NY is looking for talent to join their team for the 2025 season!

The West End is a seasonal cafe that aims to serve the Fishers Island community by providing quality food and drink while creating a welcoming third space. We are a high volume summer business but try to prioritize quality, local ingredients as much as possible. We are passionate about limiting food waste as we are about building community. We are a small co-owner operated cafe, looking to employ individuals just as passionate about hospitality as we are! It doesn’t get any better than good food and Fishers Island, we’re positive.

Duties/Responsibilities
Work flexibly, cross-trained on all stations of the kitchen including production and hot line
Assist in daily prep and execution of breakfast and brunch service
Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and cleanliness
Help manage inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization
Support and lead kitchen staff in a collaborative environment
Contribute to menu development and specials (creative input welcome!)

Qualifications
2+ years in professional kitchen service as Sous Chef or Head Cook.
Proven ability to manage a high-volume ticket load with consistent quality and plating
Experience with short order cooking and batch prep
Familiarity with standard kitchen procedures and sanitation protocols (HACCP knowledge preferred)
Knife skills, portioning, and ingredient prep to spec
Ability to read and execute standardized recipes and prep sheets
Valid food handler’s certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)

What We Offer
Private housing included as a part of your total compensation!
Weighted tip pooling included for ALL BOH staff:: 21/hr base pay, averaging $6 extra an hour from tips
A tight-knit community of like-minded individuals, passionate about food and community
Optional opportunities for bonus pay in the form of extracurricular catering events, etc