High-Volume Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Service

The Long Bay Resort; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical and Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Scholarship program

Tuition Reimbursement

Resort accommodations discount

Job summary

Sea Captain’s House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and lead a fast-paced team. You will supervise prep and service, manage schedules, ensure recipe accuracy, and uphold food safety standards in a high-volume restaurant.

We value strong culinary knowledge, versatility across stations, and the ability to mentor staff. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is appreciated in our resort-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a comparable kitchen leadership role.
• Experience in a high-volume kitchen setting.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen equipment, and safety protocols, including DHEC policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff during prep and service.
• Create and manage schedules for back-of-house staff, ensuring proper coverage for all shifts, prep work and service periods.
• Ensure all food is prepared to recipe standards and presented correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and compliance with SCDA, DHEC and local health department standards.
• Monitor and manage ticket times to maintain smooth service flow and ensure guests receive food promptly and at the proper temperature.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control and minimizing waste.
• Help plan and execute daily specials, banquets, or special events.
• Train and mentor line cooks, prep cooks and dish team members.
• Monitor line efficiency, station setup and food timing during service.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume kitchen

Culinary techniques

Food safety (DHEC)

Multistation proficiency

ServSafe certification preferred

Teamwork

Communication

Endurance for long shifts

Job description

Sea Captain’s House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and lead a fast-paced team. You will supervise prep and service, manage schedules, ensure recipe accuracy, and uphold food safety standards in a high-volume restaurant.

We value strong culinary knowledge, versatility across stations, and the ability to mentor staff. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is appreciated in our resort-driven environment.