Chef de Cuisine: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team

Pinehurst; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PL8TE and Station 21 Culinary Operations seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food and presentation across venues. You will recruit, hire and coach culinary staff, while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

This role requires a minimum of an Associate's degree (preferred) and at least 3 years of culinary leadership experience. The Chef de Cuisine will drive consistent menus, costed recipes, and collaboration with resort departments to exceed guest

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred for culinary leadership roles.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a chef or culinary leadership position.
• Ability to manage and coach a culinary team across multiple venues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage two to four supervisors and 10-12 culinary staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure quality and consistency.
• Uphold safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Assist in recruitment, hiring and placement of culinary employees.
• Plan catering events and coordinate with internal teams.
• Maintain standardized, costed recipes and menu pricing.
• Collaborate with resort departments to meet guest expectations.

Skills

Leadership & People Management

Staff Recruitment & Training

Safety & Sanitation

Quality Control

Operations Management

Guest & Patron Interaction

Education

Associate's degree preferred

3+ years culinary leadership experience

Job description

PL8TE and Station 21 Culinary Operations seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food and presentation across venues. You will recruit, hire and coach culinary staff, while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

This role requires a minimum of an Associate's degree (preferred) and at least 3 years of culinary leadership experience. The Chef de Cuisine will drive consistent menus, costed recipes, and collaboration with resort departments to exceed guest