Location: Nantucket, MA
Schedule: Full-Time | Seasonal | 50–60 hours per week
Compensation: $1,700–$2,000 per week | Paid bi-weekly
Housing: Seasonal housing available
Job Code: 1635

Seasonal Sous Chef opportunity in Nantucket with housing available. $1,700–$2,000 weekly, a leadership role, and the chance to help launch a new upscale casual steakhouse.

About the Restaurant

Billie’s Nantucket is a new upscale casual steakhouse scheduled to open in summer 2025. We are committed to building a respectful, people-first workplace where professionalism, kindness, and growth are central to our operations.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced full-time Sous Chef to join our opening leadership team in Nantucket.

This role is ideal for a focused, committed culinary professional who takes initiative, leads by example, and thrives in a collaborative kitchen environment. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the kitchen culture, support menu execution, and deliver consistently high-quality food for our guests.

Our Culture

We believe strong kitchens are built on teams that are:

• Motivating

• Nurturing

• Respectful

What You’ll Do

As Sous Chef, you will support daily kitchen operations and lead the team alongside ownership and senior leadership. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting menu execution and food quality standards

• Leading and motivating a team of approximately 5–10 employees

• Ordering, receiving, and managing inventory

• Training and educating staff on systems, standards, and recipes

• Supporting food safety and sanitation compliance

• Following written recipes and instructions consistently

• Assisting with menu development and execution

• Working efficiently in a standing position during service

• Maintaining composure and leadership presence during busy service

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in an upscale casual restaurant

• Experience managing staff training, scheduling, and motivation

• Strong understanding of inventory, ordering, and receiving

• Food safety knowledge (certification preferred)

• Ability to execute written recipes and systems consistently

• Experience contributing to menu creation a plus

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communicator (able to give and receive feedback)

• Respectful of colleagues and guests

• Positive, team-focused attitude

• Skilled at motivating diverse teams

• Thrives both leading a team and working within one

• Performs well under pressure

• Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable

• Adaptable, efficient, and quick-thinking

• Stable work history

Compensation & Benefits

• $1,700–$2,000 per week

• Paid bi-weekly

• Bonus opportunities

• Seasonal housing available

• Company dining perks

• Additional employee discounts

• Easily accessible by public transportation

Schedule & Requirements

• 50–60 hours per week

• Holiday availability required

• English required

• Spanish helpful, not required

• Must have reliable transportation

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Employment eligibility verification required

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume (include full name and current contact information)

• Two industry-related professional references
  (previous supervisors with email addresses required)

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.