Chef de Cuisine - The Ocean Course

Kiawah Island Golf Resort • Kiawah Island, SC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for directing all culinary operations within the restaurant, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. This role oversees kitchen staff, manages inventory and food costs, and collaborates with leadership to maintain the restaurant’s culinary vision and standards.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent training certificate required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a managerial culinary role.
• Excellent record of kitchen, and staff management, is required.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) is required.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Culinary college degree preferred.
• Food handling and sanitation certificates preferred

Responsibilities

• Create menus & oversee execution of the restaurant and banquet food service
• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of restaurant production to include, but not limited to, all menu items supplied by outlet kitchen.
• Manage & control food and labor costs.
• Recruit, hire, train & lead Restaurant Kitchen Staff
• Adhere to all DHEC, Sanitation, and healthy Industry safety regulations
• Ensure all guest special requests and dietary restrictions are met seamlessly
• Create & maintain a positive work environment
• Support all other resort culinary operations where necessary
• Actively cook, prepare, and plate all menu items, often leading by example during peak service hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail Shops
• Employee Meal Program
• Employee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the year
• Recognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer Recognition
• Leadership & Career Development
• Bi-annual Wellness Fair
• Free Parking!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60days of employment.
• 401k – available after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees