AM Sous Chef

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. AM Sous Chef Full Time Management Charleston, SC, US 19 days ago Requisition ID: 2240 PRIMARY FUNCTION: AMSous Chef DEPARTMENT: Culinary REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: Assist the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and Executive Pastry Chef with all planning, preparation, production and control for all food outlets and banquet facilities Hire, train, supervise, and schedule cooks and other personnel involved in preparing, cooking, and presenting food Ensure that Culinary staff are scheduled properly according to productivity standards, cost controls, and forecast needs Attend BEO meetings and create work sheets for Banquet events Maintain a working rapport with all hotel staff to facilitate efficient operations and service to customers Organize and conduct meeting with Culinary team and Front of House service team as necessary Monitor team performance, product quality, and production flow Create and implement new menu items for all outlets based on food trends and regional tastes Audit food storeroom and direct items to maintain consistent, good-quality products that adhere to all health code requirements Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen Assist Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with annual food budget

QUALIFICATIONS:

Culinary degree preferred Two to three years of Food and Culinary management experience preferred, but not required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to deal with difficult internal and external guests with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak in front of large groups of customers and/or employees Ability to solve problems and deal effectively with a variety of situations Artistic ability to create innovative menu items, presentations, etc.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DEWBERRY TEAM:

401K with Company Match (4%)* Education Reimbursement* Paid Maternity Leave* Complimentary Downtown Parking Complimentary Dry Cleaning Complimentary Daily Lunch Buffet Best-in-class health & supplemental insurance* Optional Supplemental Coverages* Financial Advising with Roadside Capital Competitive Pay Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Flexible Paid Time Off *Indicates eligibility requirement

WHO WE ARE:

We are a tight-knit group of passionate individuals who are unrelenting when it comes to offering a flawless experience at The Dewberry while maintaining our unique brand standards. Every Teammate plays a key role in contributing to the success of the whole hotel.

ABOUT THE DEWBERRY:

As the 2025 Virtuoso Best Independent Hotel in the World and a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient for Best Hotel in the World, The Dewberry is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, bordering Marion Square, just steps from the shopping and dining on King Street, Museum Mile and The Gaillard Center. Offering 153 thoughtfully appointed rooms, world-class service and unparalleled views, The Dewberry occupies the former L. Mendel Rivers (circa 1964) federal building and pays homage to Charleston’s century architectural splendor. The hotel is the result of owner John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern ReimaginedTM,” which he developed over the course of an eight-year renovation and preservation of the building. The Dewberry features several event spaces along with the nationally celebrated cocktail program at the brass bar in The Living Room, the whimsical cocktail lounge Citrus Club, treatments at our urban oasis, The Spa, as well as the curated boutique The Shop. Recognized globally for its excellence, The Dewberry is known among teammates, guests, and the community as a leader in the field of hospitality. As a brand, The Dewberry teammates, experience, and brand are authentic, humble, and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr The-Dewberry-