Join the most fun kitchen team on the most beautiful island in the Atlantic!

The Gig

Think Nantucket is all stuffy country clubs? Think again. Welcome to The Fairgrounds—one of the only massive outdoor hangout spots on the island. We’ve got an indoor restaurant and music venue, an expansive outdoor yard with two bars, cornhole, foosball, badminton, subsoccer, food trucks, and the best energy on the island. We serve up everything from fresh breakfast donuts and Hawaiian shave ice to high-end dinner service and killer cocktails.

Our kitchen isn’t just a line; it’s a family. We run a tight, professional crew that prides itself on quality food, but we do it with music blasting and good humor.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Flexible Shifts: We’re open from breakfast through dinner. Want your afternoons free for the beach? Or prefer to sleep in? We have a schedule for you!

• Affordable Housing Provided: Nantucket housing is notoriously impossible. We’ve got you covered with a staff house (private and shared rooms available). Rent is affordable because housing is a benefit for you, not a profit-center for us.

• The Perks Are Real: Free pre-shift staff meals, discounts on food/drinks when you're off-the-clock, and access to staff bikes to explore the island.

• Work Hard, Play Harder: We throw the best staff parties on the island and take crew trips to Nantucket’s lesser-known secret beach spots and smaller neighboring islands.

Who You Are

• An Optimist & Team Player: You are honest, kind-hearted, and bring good energy. We love to teach and we love to learn—no massive egos allowed.

• A Professional: You take pride in doing good work.

• Safe & Focused: We run our engines clean around sharp objects and hot surfaces. We are a drug and alcohol-free team while on duty. When the aprons come off? Go decompress and enjoy island life.

Bottom line: We are committed to taking care of our people and having fun as a team first, so that the positivity naturally flows to our guests. If you want to make great food, stack some cash, and spend your summer at the beach with a crew that has your back, you belong here.

Ready to join the family?

Drop us your resume and a quick note about why you want to spend your season at The Fairgrounds. Let’s cook some great food and make some memories.