Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchen & Menu

Avocet Hospitality Group; Folly Beach (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

401k with employer matching

Discounts at Avocet properties

Job summary

Avocet Hospitality Group is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for the Tides Folly Beach kitchen. You will provide leadership to the culinary team, supervise daily kitchen operations, and ensure that meals meet quality, presentation, and safety standards.

The role requires 5 years of kitchen experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, strong English communication, and the ability to manage high-volume service with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, culinary certificate or degree.
• 5 years kitchen experience and 1 year in management.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English.
• Strong communication and leadership under pressure.
• Ability to work long hours (50+ per week).

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and motivate supervisors and culinary staff to meet culinary standards.
• Lead kitchen operations, expediting orders for quality and presentation.
• Ensure proper food handling, sanitation and temperature controls.
• Manage staffing, scheduling and menu costing to meet budgets.
• Provide coaching and feedback to improve guest satisfaction and teamwork.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Team leadership

Under pressure

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certificate or degree

Tools

Stove

Oven

Mixer

Blender

Fryer

Grill

Steamer

Knives

Computer

Job description

Avocet Hospitality Group is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for the Tides Folly Beach kitchen. You will provide leadership to the culinary team, supervise daily kitchen operations, and ensure that meals meet quality, presentation, and safety standards.

The role requires 5 years of kitchen experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity, strong English communication, and the ability to manage high-volume service with a focus on guest satisfaction.