Lead Chef de Partie - Luxury Club Kitchen Captain

Gate Hospitality Group; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead culinary operations within The Sandpiper kitchen. You will supervise daily food production, ensure top quality, and uphold safety standards while training staff and managing inventory.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience in luxury settings, familiarity with upscale à la carte dining and banquet operations, and strong leadership skills to foster teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience in a luxury resort, private club, hotel, or high-volume restaurant.
• Experience supervising kitchen teams and training culinary staff.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and sanitation standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary staff while maintaining quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food production within assigned kitchen stations to ensure exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of all menu items according to established recipes and culinary standards.
• Ensure proper culinary techniques, portion control, and plating standards are followed.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Assist with scheduling team members to ensure appropriate staffing levels and efficient labor management.
• Train employees on equipment operation, food preparation techniques, safety procedures, and proper storage practices.
• Maintain inventory levels, monitor product usage, and assist with ordering to minimize waste and shortages.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment and ensure proper storage of chemicals.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Staff training & development

Menu planning & execution

HACCP & sanitation

Kitchen supervision

Time management

Education

ACF-certified working chef

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead culinary operations within The Sandpiper kitchen. You will supervise daily food production, ensure top quality, and uphold safety standards while training staff and managing inventory.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supervisory kitchen experience in luxury settings, familiarity with upscale à la carte dining and banquet operations, and strong leadership skills to foster teamwork and excellence.