Company description

The Lin Beach House is a coastal hospitality space on the North Fork of Long Island, centered on seasonal cooking, intimate gatherings and culinary retreats. Programming includes private dinners, curated pop-ups, small retreat experiences and occasional larger events rooted in food, community and the region’s farms and fisheries.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a seasonal Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Greenport, NY.

This role is shared between The Lin and our sister property, Matchbook Distilling Co., an R+D facility producing small-batch spirits that champion agriculture, anthropology, tradition and science. The distillery regularly hosts visiting clients and collaborators, with food playing an integral role in the guest experience.

The Sous Chef will contribute to both environments; preparing meals for distillery guests as well as supporting events, dinners and retreats at The Lin.

The Kitchen & Team

This is a hands-on opportunity well suited to a chef interested in private chef work, small-scale hospitality and cooking with exceptional produce. Our approach emphasizes seasonal ingredients, local farms and fisheries, and thoughtful, ingredient-driven menus. We also maintain a culinary garden that contributes to our seasonal cooking.

The Lin operates with a small culinary team and this role involves working closely with the Culinary Director across a range of services. The pace varies from quiet prep days to busy event evenings, requiring flexibility, organization and a calm, professional working style.

The ideal candidate is organized, self-directed and comfortable in a collaborative environment where initiative and clear communication are essential. We are especially interested in candidates who would be excited to return for future summer seasons.

Position Details

Seasonal: May–October (dates flexible)
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Friday–Tuesday
Location: Greenport, NY
Housing: Seasonal staff housing is available and includes an assigned private room within shared on-site housing at The Lin. A communal kitchen and fully equipped gym are available for use. During the off-season, when occasional events or retreats take place, housing may be provided as needed, with lodging assigned based on availability.
Transportation: A shared work vehicle is available to support ingredient sourcing and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sourcing and receiving ingredients from wholesalers, local farms and fisheries
• Pick up ingredients and prepared items from farms, markets and culinary partners
• Assist the Culinary Director with food preparation for private dinners, retreats and special events
• Oversee prep, execution and quality control for events, ensuring alignment with The Lin’s culinary standards, particularly in the Culinary Director’s absence
• Prepare meals for visiting Matchbook Distilling clients following established menus and recipes
• Support service during events and dinners
• Prepare staff meals for The Lin/Matchbook team on an as needed basis, as schedule and kitchen flow allow
• Support cross-functional kitchen and distillery operations during non-event periods, including fruit preparation, batching, and seafood preparation for service and retail
• Assist in maintaining the culinary garden (weeding, watering, harvesting and general upkeep)
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and kitchen
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• 1–2 years of professional culinary experience
• Experience as a personal or private chef strongly preferred
• Catering, event or restaurant experience also considered
• Strong knife skills, foundational techniques and attention to detail
• Organized, reliable and able to work independently when needed
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative kitchen

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license required to fulfill job duties
• Comfortable making ingredient pickups from farms and suppliers
• Availability for evenings and weekends as required by events

Compensation

We offer a total compensation package that includes housing, access to a shared work vehicle and a competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience, starting at $25/hour.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $25.00 - $35.00

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Deadline

May 31, 2026