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Sous Chef (Seasonal)
Provincetown, MA – Waterfront Dining
Start Date: Immediate
Position Type: Seasonal (Spring–Fall 2026)
Housing: Available
About The Role
We are seeking a strong Sous Chef to join a high-volume, waterfront restaurant operating in the heart of Provincetown. This is a seafood-driven, guest-focused concept with a blend of elevated casual dining and high-energy seasonal traffic.
The menu is centered around New England seafood, raw bar, and coastal American cuisine—including oysters, lobster, fresh catch, flatbreads, and steakhouse-style entrées.
This role requires a leader who can execute at a high level while maintaining consistency in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
Compensation
Provincetown, MA – Waterfront Dining
Start Date: Immediate
Position Type: Seasonal (Spring–Fall 2026)
Housing: Available
About The Role
We are seeking a strong Sous Chef to join a high-volume, waterfront restaurant operating in the heart of Provincetown. This is a seafood-driven, guest-focused concept with a blend of elevated casual dining and high-energy seasonal traffic.
The menu is centered around New England seafood, raw bar, and coastal American cuisine—including oysters, lobster, fresh catch, flatbreads, and steakhouse-style entrées.
This role requires a leader who can execute at a high level while maintaining consistency in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
Compensation
- Senior Sous Chef: $1,900/week base
- Entry-Level Sous Chef: $1,600/week base
- End-of-Season Bonus (performance-based)
- Housing Provided
- Support the Executive Chef in executing daily kitchen operations across lunch and dinner service
- Lead line operations ensuring quality, consistency, and ticket flow
- Oversee execution of a menu featuring:
- Raw bar (oysters, shrimp cocktail)
- Seafood-focused entrées (cod, lobster, fish & chips)
- High-volume seasonal dishes and shareable starters
- Manage BOH team including training, scheduling, and performance accountability
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and DOH compliance
- Oversee prep systems, ordering, inventory, and cost control
- Assist in building a strong, positive, and accountable kitchen culture
- 2–5 years in a Sous Chef or kitchen leadership role
- Experience in high-volume seafood or coastal concepts strongly preferred
- Ability to execute consistently under peak seasonal volume
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
- Full availability for the duration of the season
- Hands-on leader who thrives on the line
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Experience managing teams in busy seasonal markets
- Someone who understands guest experience execution balance
- A team-first mentality with the ability to drive standards daily
- High-earning seasonal opportunity with housing
- Work in a top-tier Provincetown waterfront location with heavy traffic and strong volume
- Exposure to a refined yet high-energy seafood program
- Opportunity to be part of a tight, performance-driven culinary team
Salary : $1,600 - $1,900