Farm-to-Table Sous Chef & Creative Kitchen Lead

Kiawah River Investment LLC; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Generous PTO

Employee development

Job summary

Kiawah River Investment LLC invites spirited culinary leaders to join The Spring House on Johns Island. You will manage kitchen operations, plan menus, and supervise BOH staff in a farm-to-table dining environment overlooking the Kiawah River.

The role demands flexibility to work varied shifts, from early mornings to evenings, weekends and holidays, with opportunities for training and advancement in a blossoming resort community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary arts and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of food service management and catering operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and practices.
• Ability to handle high-volume production while maintaining quality.
• Creative flair in menu planning and presentation.
• Experience with banquet and event catering and logistics.
• Training or certification in ServSafe is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and food preparation
• Oversee back of the house staff and coordinate cooking/cleaning operations
• Ensure food quality meets the highest standards and is served in a timely manner
• Manage inventory, ordering, and stock control
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to food safety regulations
• Support in training and mentoring kitchen staff
• Create innovative dishes
• Ensure that all customers are satisfied
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Make suggestions about improvements in service procedures and layout; help with managerial logs

Skills

Culinary arts

Kitchen management

Food safety

Menu planning

Banquet & catering

Team leadership

Education

Culinary training/degree

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Kiawah River Investment LLC invites spirited culinary leaders to join The Spring House on Johns Island. You will manage kitchen operations, plan menus, and supervise BOH staff in a farm-to-table dining environment overlooking the Kiawah River.

The role demands flexibility to work varied shifts, from early mornings to evenings, weekends and holidays, with opportunities for training and advancement in a blossoming resort community.