Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,900.00 - $87,500.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
fitness center access
Event participation
Job Description
Kiawah River is a newly established waterfront community located on Johns Island, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lowcountry sea islands. This community embraces a lifestyle centered around outdoor activities, with 20 miles of coastline and 2,000 acres of scenic land that includes multiple working farms, a goat dairy, and a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The vision for this community is to blend residential, retail, and hospitality offerings with custom and semi-custom homes designed in high-quality coastal architecture, providing residents with an exceptional living experience. Situated conveniently near the River Road intersection and just a short drive to... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Flexible schedule including availability for weekends holidays and special events
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or in a similar leadership role preferably in a high-end dining or private club setting
- Culinary degree or equivalent certification from an accredited institution preferred
- Extensive knowledge of food preparation kitchen management and menu planning
- Thorough understanding of food safety regulations and best practices
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Event management experience in coordinating vendors and executing an event from start to finish
- Must have a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering top-notch culinary experiences
Job Duties
- Oversee and participate in day-to-day kitchen operations including food preparation cooking and presentation
- Design and create seasonal innovative and member-pleasing menus
- Ensure a variety of offerings including special dietary needs and themed events
- Ensure consistent quality portion control and timely execution of all dishes
- Monitor food and labor costs ensuring efficient use of resources and minimizing waste
- Create and manage the kitchen budget aligning with financial goals set by Spring House management
- Manage inventory POS system and sourcing of ingredients maintaining strong relationships with vendors
- Collaborate with Spring House management on hiring training and supervising employees to ensure that the team delivers excellent service
- Collaborate with Spring House management on all scheduling requirements performance reviews and hiring decisions for kitchen staff
- Conduct regular training for staff on new techniques safety procedures and menu updates
- Lead mentor and develop the culinary team fostering a positive and efficient work environment
- Collaborate with Spring House management and events team to design menus and manage culinary execution for all special events
- Maintain a visible presence during service hours and key events to ensure guest satisfaction
- Engage with members and guests to gather feedback and build strong relationships
- Implement and monitor procedures to reduce food safety risks and ensure proper food storage
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas
- Ensure that all kitchen activities comply with health safety alcohol and sanitation regulations
- Attend and participate in leadership and departmental meetings
- Maintain a positive can-do attitude for the team and a willingness to step in to assist at peak times or when short-staffed
- Collaborate with Spring House management to develop essential procedures that ensure consistency efficiency and quality across all operations including staff scheduling POS system use food safety and hygiene customer service inventory management event management gratuity pay management emergency procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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