Company description

Beetlebung Farm is a 6 acre property in the heart of a small, rural beach town on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. As a farm, we prioritize soil health by operating a no/low-till diversified vegetable system relying on cover cropping, fungal based nutrient sprays, beneficial insects and other regenerative forms of fertility, pest and disease management.

We grow a (very) wide diversity of crops, striving to bring interesting, forgotten, unique, and delicious plant varieties to our market. Why? Simply, we love food- from the growing to the experimentation, the cooking to the sharing and engagement with our customers. It’s our passion and we feel extremely lucky to operate in a community that supports this approach and ethos to agriculture. Currently, we sell our produce primarily through our brand new, year-round farmstand and also seasonally at the weekly West Tisbury Farmers Market and at select restaurants on the island.

In late 2024, Beetlebung Farm completed its three year project of (re)constructing an historic agricultural barn on the property. This space represents the culmination of much hard work, craftsmanship, and collaboration. The barn houses the farm’s year-round retail farmstand, wash pack, a commercial kitchen, a stone mill and a whole grain bakery. We are crazy excited about these spaces and their potential to feed and inspire our community.

The culture at Beetlebung is one of collaboration, passion and grit. The team is a group of scrappy self-motivators who come to work each day with energy, positivity, determination and a deep willingness to learn from one another. We expect each of our team members to be engaged and thoughtful as they approach daily tasks. We value someone who is willing to grow with us and is open to feedback and to constructive criticism. We like to sweat, do the non glamorous but necessary tasks with a smile, and push ourselves to constantly improve. We have a deep commitment to the land, to each other, and to the sharing of good food grown well.

Job description

Beetlebung Farm is seeking a Seasonal Sous Chef to serve as the assistant operational leader of the kitchen during peak season (May–December).

Working in close partnership with the Culinary Director, the Seasonal Sous Chef is responsible for managing daily kitchen operations, supervising staff, maintaining production standards, and ensuring consistent execution across the farm’s prepared foods, value-added goods, and event programming.

This is a hands-on assistant leadership role requiring strong culinary skill, operational discipline, and the ability to guide and support a seasonal team.

Operational duties

● Assist in overseeing daily kitchen production and workflow.
● Supervise and direct kitchen staff in collaboration with the Culinary Director.
● Manage prep lists and production timelines set out by the Culinary Director.
● Ensure pars are maintained and adjusted based on sales and events.
● Maintain calm, organized service during peak volume.

Culinary Execution

● Execute seasonal menus aligned with farm harvest.
● Uphold quality, flavor, and presentation standards.
● Support farm dinners, tastings, and special programming.

Systems & Compliance

● Maintain compliance with Massachusetts Board of Health standards.
● Enforce sanitation and food safety protocols.
● Monitor inventory and communicate ordering needs.
● Contribute to cost awareness and waste reduction.

Requirements

● 5+ years professional kitchen experience.
● 2+ years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role.
● Demonstrated experience managing staff.
● Strong foundation in seasonal, produce-driven cooking.
● Ability to manage multiple production streams.
● Professional maturity and leadership presence.

Schedule

● Full-time seasonal employment (May–December)
● Peak season flexibility required
● Evenings, holidays, and weekends required

Beetlebung Farm is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $35,568* - $50,000

Application instructions

Deadline

April 01, 2026