Pantry – All Day Kitchen & Bar
Rockville Centre, NY
Leadership Through Action
Pantry is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to help lead one of Long Island’s busiest independent kitchens.
We serve thousands of guests every week, and our Sous Chefs are expected to lead from the line—not from an office.
This is a working leadership position for someone who enjoys coaching cooks, maintaining standards, and jumping into service wherever needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef
- Work stations during service while supervising production
- Coach and develop line cooks and prep cooks
- Ensure consistency, quality and presentation of every plate
- Monitor food safety, cleanliness and organization
- Assist with ordering, inventory and receiving
- Help control food cost and minimize waste
- Train new kitchen team members
- Assist with scheduling and labor management
- Help develop seasonal features and menu improvements
- Maintain a positive, respectful kitchen culture
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of kitchen leadership experience
- Strong cooking skills across multiple stations
- Experience leading high-volume kitchens
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Leadership Traits
We’re looking for someone who:
- Leads by example
- Coaches instead of criticizes
- Holds high standards
- Works with urgency
- Stays calm during busy services
- Takes pride in developing others
- Treats every team member with respect
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Employee meals
- Professional development
- Opportunity to grow within an expanding restaurant group
Why Pantry?
At Pantry, we believe taking care of our team is the foundation of taking care of our guests. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation, benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement because we know great hospitality starts with great people.
Why Our Team Stays
We believe great restaurants are built by taking care of the people who make them possible. That’s why we offer health insurance, a company-matched 401(k), opportunities for advancement, and a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and professionalism. We’re looking for people who want more than just another restaurant job—we’re building careers.
If you’re passionate about food, leadership, and building a strong kitchen culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
