PM Sous Chef - Cassique

KIAWAH RESORT ASSOCIATES, L.P.; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with employer contribution

Wellness program

Free parking

Employee meals

Complimentary golf

Costco membership

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Kiawah Island Club’s Cassique clubhouse is seeking an experienced PM Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in a brand-new showcase kitchen under the guidance of the Executive Chef Michael O'Shaughnessy.

You will train and develop kitchen staff, collaborate on menu writing for restaurants and special events, and ensure high-quality, locally sourced dishes are delivered with precision. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required to support events.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations of Cassique Clubhouse in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef.
• Collaborate with the Chef team on writing and planning menus for restaurants, banquets, holidays and events.
• Provide training, supervision and professional development for all kitchen staff.
• Participate in the cooking process from production to execution, stepping into any line role as needed.
• Assist in team organization, inventory management and kitchen maintenance.
• Work closely with cooks, stewards and FOH team to foster a positive, efficient atmosphere.

Job description

We are hiring an experienced and passionate PM Sous Chef at the Cassique clubhouse, part of the Kiawah Island Club.

Cassique features two dining venues, as well as unique culinary events featuring live open fire cooking. At Voysey's, our fine dining steak centric concept features in-house dry aged Prime steaks on our custom wood fire grill as well as local seafood and handmade pastas. In the Living room, our polished bar venue, expertly composed dishes are served with an emphasis on local products.

Join the team of talented professionals led by Executive Chef Michael O'Shaughnessy, as they create memorable meals in a brand-new showcase kitchen using the freshest ingredients and time-tested techniques with the latest technology. At Cassique, we strive to not only produce beautiful, delicious dishes but also to grow and teach our staff to further their careers.

The perfect candidates will be responsible for the following, among other duties:

• Project a passion for cuisine and quality that inspire the team, always leading by example
• Assume full responsibility of all culinary operations of Cassique Clubhouse in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Chef
• Collaboration with the Chef team on writing and planning of menus for the restaurants, banquets, holidays, or other special events
• Provide the training, supervision, and professional development for all kitchen staff, ensuring personal growth and proper execution are achieved
• Participate in the cooking process from production to execution, working any position necessary
• Assisting in the team organization, product inventory and kitchen maintenance.
• Work closely with cooks and stewards to promote a positive, fun yet efficient atmosphere
• Work closely with the FOH team to encourage learning and staff engagement

Kiawah Island Club Offers

• A knowledgeable and passionate management team which leads by example
• The best benefits package including health, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, 401(k) with employer contribution*
• Employee Wellness Program including complimentary gym membership and monetary health incentives
• A work/life balance!
• Free parking
• Employee meals
• Complimentary golf at our two world-renowned courses
• A complimentary Costco membership
• Cell phone reimbursement

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays, with flexibility to support evening events and special functions as business needs require.

*Benefits are available to full-time employees after a waiting period and include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, 401(k), Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Telehealth, Health/ Dependent care spending account, wellness program and generous paid time off including 12 vacation days, 6 sick days and 9 paid holidays per year. KP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses EVerify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KP and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.