Chef de Cuisine

Job DescriptionJob Description Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. As an award winning 20,000 acre development, the development encompasses a private member’s only club which includes a marina, restaurants, an equestrian center, a shooting club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, The Crossroads Reversable King Collins Golf Course, Anson Point Golf Course designed by Coore and Crenshaw, a lawn and racquet club, a community farm, and more. In addition, Palmetto Bluff has an extensive nature preserve, walking trails, retail shopping, art gallery, and a vibrant village, all which pay homage to the region’s rich heritage. Job Summary: The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen and is the first-in-command on a day-to-day basis, managing all other food preparation Associates. This is a key position that drives the motivation and productivity of the culinary team. The Chef de Cuisine reports to the Executive Chef.Benefits:We offer excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire! Other benefits include a 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution, paid life & disability coverage, and more.Essential Functions: Job duties include; although are not limited to: Preparing and ordering all items for the restaurant and bar menusTrain and mentor junior staffConsistently tracking kitchen inventoryMaintaining food quality and ensuring guest satisfactionWorking closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and recipe standardizationAssisting in maintaining the overall food and labor costEnsuring all Palmetto Club standards and expectations are metRecruiting staff and monitoring their performanceExecuting all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner; meeting and exceeding member expectationsRemaining aware of culinary trends and always seeking to improveScheduling kitchen staff and ensuring schedules are posted in a timely mannerMonitoring equipment maintenance and conditionEnsuring that the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codesWork collaboratively with other property CDC to cover all banqueting demandsQualifications: Culinary school graduate or related training requiredMinimum three years’ experience as a senior level chef in a comparable hotel environmentExperience implementing new food concepts and menusAbility to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraintsMust have all necessary safety certificationsExcellent knowledge of Public Health regulationsPhysical Requirements: Constant standing and walking throughout the shift.Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.The individual must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly. Palmetto Bluff is proud to be an EEO Employer and participates in E-Verify.