Fine-Dining Sauté Lead — Creative & Precise

Circa 1886 Restaurant; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Competitive wages

Employee meals

Free parking

Medical, dental and vision after 60d

Holiday pay after 90 days

Paid vacation after 1 year

Hotel discounts

Parking available

Job summary

Circa 1886 is seeking a Lead Saute for our fine dining kitchen. The ideal candidate has Saute experience in a fine dining setting and can stay composed under pressure while delivering precisely plated dishes.

You will work closely with the chef and sous-chef, maintain station readiness, and ensure cleanliness and safety standards. Certification in Culinary Arts is a plus; weekend work may be required and Sundays are off along with certain holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining is required.
• Background in saute and grilling is helpful.
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts is a plus.
• Prior saute experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring prep station is properly set up and stocked.
• Maintaining a clean workstation for food prep and storage area that meets or exceeds health and safety standards.
• Preparing ingredients, cooking, and assembling dishes to an exact standard.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned by the chef or sous-chef.

Skills

Fine dining

Team player

Creativity

Calm under pressure

Education

Culinary Arts certificate/degree

Job description

Circa 1886 is seeking a Lead Saute for our fine dining kitchen. The ideal candidate has Saute experience in a fine dining setting and can stay composed under pressure while delivering precisely plated dishes.

You will work closely with the chef and sous-chef, maintain station readiness, and ensure cleanliness and safety standards. Certification in Culinary Arts is a plus; weekend work may be required and Sundays are off along with certain holidays.