Line Cook

Proper Hospitality is seeking a Line Cook at Montauk Yacht Club, a 107-room luxury property set to debut within The Collective. We offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, discounts across our entire portfolio, a comprehensive benefits offering including health and wellness perks, and a fun, exciting environment within the iconic Hamptons in New York! 

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. 

As the Line Cook, you will play a crucial role on our culinary team, ensuring that our guests receive exceptional dining experiences. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality dishes according to our established recipes and standards. Your attention to detail, culinary skills and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen are essential to the success of our culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide range of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, and desserts, to meet the highest quality and presentation standards
• Follow recipes and instructions provided by the Executive Chef to ensure consistency and excellence in food preparation
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Assist in the development of new menu items and daily specials in collaboration with the culinary team
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to coordinate food orders and ensure timely service
• Monitor food inventory levels, notify the Chef of low supplies and assist with inventory management
• Adhere to portion control guidelines to minimize waste and control food costs
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and report any issues to the Kitchen Supervisor
• Participate in regular training and professional development to enhance culinary skills
• Assist in maintaining a positive and collaborative work environment within the kitchen

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Line Cook or similar role in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel
• Culinary degree or certification is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and culinary fundamentals
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to food safety and sanitation
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays

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.