HIRING: Executive Chef – First and South, Greenport NY
About Us
First and South is celebrating its 14th year as one of the North Fork’s cornerstone restaurants — a year-round home for locals and visitors alike. Our menus celebrate seasonality, community, and creativity. We’re now entering our next chapter: strengthening leadership, refining systems, and expanding our regional identity.
The Role
We’re seeking a passionate, organized, and forward-thinking Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. The ideal candidate brings both creative and operational balance — someone who values mentorship, consistency, and collaboration. You’ll guide our hardworking, self-taught staff with structure and respect, while helping us continue to grow with purpose and pride.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a dedicated kitchen team through hands-on leadership and mentorship.
- Collaborate with ownership on menu development centered on seasonality, comfort, and the North Fork region.
- Build and maintain systems for prep, inventory, and line execution.
- Strengthen communication between BOH and FOH for seamless service.
- Uphold professionalism, food safety, and accountability.
- Recruit, train, and develop future team members who share our values.
What We’re Looking For - 5+ years in a leadership role (Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef level).
- Proven experience managing and motivating a team of mixed skill levels. - Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Respect for local sourcing, seasonality, and sustainability.
- Calm, solution-oriented leadership style.
- A sense of humor, humility, and desire to grow with the team.
Compensation & Schedule - Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 (based on experience).
- Schedule: 50-hour workweek, two days off per week.
- Benefits: Paid sick leave, family leave (per NYS), and shared leadership in shaping our growth.
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
Spanish – Advanced
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- $38 – $45 hourly
- Benefits
- Growth markers would indicate extra compensation.
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
100 South Street, North Fork, 11944, Greenport
Restaurant, Bar • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since October, 2025
First and South is more than a restaurant — it’s a community hub on the North Fork, built on 14 years of teamwork, creativity, and local pride. Our kitchen and floor crews share one mission: to make people feel welcome & well-fed.
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