Chef de Cuisine - Eighty Ocean

Jekyll Island Club Resort, a Noble House Resort; Georgia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer matching

Complimentary meals

Paid time off

Parking pass

Staff discounts at Noble House

Career growth opportunities

On‑Demand Pay

Job summary

The Jekyll Island Club Resort invites a creative and seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar at Jekyll Ocean Club, overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu development, and a high‑performing team to deliver exceptional coastal dining experiences.

The role emphasizes mentorship, cost control, sanitation, and collaboration with F&B leadership, while maintaining upscale service, seasonal menus, and engagement in special events; evenings, weekends, and holidays required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience in upscale environments.
• Experience as Chef de Cuisine or similar leadership role with menu development.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food cost, sanitation, and labor management.
• ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar.
• Mentor, train, and develop culinary team while maintaining high standards.
• Drive menu development, seasonal offerings, and event culinary experiences.
• Control food cost, labor, inventory, and ensure sanitation and organization.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Team mentoring

Kitchen operations

Food safety

High-volume service

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

THE JOB:

The Chef de Cuisine of Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar at Jekyll Ocean Club is a key member of our Food & Beverage leadership team, responsible for driving culinary excellence at one of our signature oceanfront dining experiences.

This role leads, mentors, and develops the Eighty Ocean culinary team while ensuring an exceptional dining experience for every guest. The Chef de Cuisine brings together strong culinary expertise, creativity, leadership, and operational discipline to consistently deliver the quality and service our guests expect.

Working alongside the Sous Chefs and Food & Beverage leadership team, you will oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation, including food quality and presentation, labor and food costs, inventory control, sanitation, organization, and overall kitchen standards. You will recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members while creating a positive, professional, and high-performing kitchen culture.

Creativity is an important part of this role. The Chef de Cuisine will be actively involved in menu development, seasonal offerings, daily specials, special events, buyouts, and unique culinary experiences, while maintaining consistency and strong cost controls.

This is a hands‑on leadership position for a Chef who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing people, and creating memorable dining experiences. If you are an energetic, experienced, creative, and service‑oriented culinary leader ready to take ownership of the kitchen at Eighty Ocean Kitchen and Bar, we would love to hear from you.

The BENEFITS:

In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including:

• Competitive pay including tips and incentives
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, long‑term and short‑term disability, and life insurance benefits. Pet insurance too!
• 401k plan with employer matching after 1 year
• Complimentary meals
• Paid time off and holidays
• Free Jekyll Island annual parking pass
• Food & hotel discounts at Noble House Hotels & Resorts nationwide, for you and your family
• Career growth opportunities
• On‑Demand Pay - Your Pay before Payday

Our CULTURE

The passion of our people is our greatest asset. We are a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. We provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences. People who best fit Jekyll Island Club Resort are sharp, hardworking, and reliable team players.

Our VALUES

• Rooted In Family
• Stay A While
• Come As You Are
• Pay It Forward
• Do The Right Thing
• Make Things Better
• Happy To Help

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience, preferably in an upscale, luxury hotel, resort, or fine‑dining environment

• Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or similar culinary leadership role
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, culinary techniques, food preparation, and presentation
• Proven ability to lead, train, mentor, and develop a high‑performing culinary team
• Experience with menu development, seasonal menus, daily specials, and special events
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, purchasing, and waste control
• Ability to maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills
• Ability to remain composed and lead effectively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment
• Creative, hands‑on leadership style with a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Food & Beverage leadership and front‑of‑house teams
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain certification as required

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.