Line Cook - TOPPER'S - 2027 Summer season

Château des Avenières; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wauwinet’s TOPPER'S restaurant on Nantucket Bay seeks a seasonal line cook for the 2027 spring-summer period. This full-time position offers hourly compensation of USD 22 with a focus on local seafood and seasonal menus.

Responsibilities include prep, coordinating with stations, following recipes, maintaining cleanliness per Health Department standards, and closing duties. Requirements: minimum 2 years in a similar role; team-oriented, able to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day
• Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide
• Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties
• Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away.

Job description

Line Cook - TOPPER'S - 2027 Summer season

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 22 - USD 22 - hourly

A blend of charm and sophistication, The Wauwinet is a seaside refuge with breathtaking views, historic architecture and luxury amenities for the perfect vacation. Nantucket's only member of Relais & Châteaux, our historic inn is known worldwide for its outstanding service, cuisine and accommodations.
The Wauwinet is home to one of the nation's most acclaimed restaurants, TOPPER'S, a favorite foodie destination set alongside the waters of Nantucket Bay. TOPPER'S, Nantucket's only AAA Five-Diamond Rated restaurant, offers a la carte and prix fixe menus showcasing seasonally inspired cuisine with an emphasis on local produce and seafood.

We are accepting resumes for talented and motivated individuals to join our team as Seasonal Line Cooks from April to November 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Start prep work on items needed for the particular menu of the day
• Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guide
• Inform the Sous Chef of any shortages before the item runs out
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Hotel requirements
• Breakdown work station and complete closing duties
• Wrap, cover, label and date all items being put away.

Applicants should also work well under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, be organized, flexible, self-motivated, and have a great sense of humor.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in a similar position.

Rated by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, White Elephant Resorts is a collection of premier properties which includes White Elephant Nantucket, White Elephant Palm Beach, The Wauwinet, Jared Coffin House, The Cottages at Nantucket Boat Basin, Nantucket Boat Basin and coming soon White Elephant Aspen.