Senior Sous Chef – Davis Love Grill (Exempt)

Sea Island Company; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality establishment on Saint Simons Island is looking for a culinary leader to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, manage finances, and innovate menus. You will ensure high quality and timeliness in food preparation while supporting team development. Strong leadership skills and culinary expertise are essential. This position plays a crucial role in achieving financial and quality goals while providing excellent member service. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations with leadership responsibilities and team development.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols and standardized recipes.
• Ability to operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations and assist with line cooking.
• Collaborate on menu creation and culinary innovation reflecting industry trends.
• Manage kitchen finances and strive to exceed financial goals within budget.
• Follow standardized recipes and coach the team to do the same; ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage techniques.
• Safely operate gas-fired and electric ranges, ovens, steam kettles, broilers, tilting pans, deep fryers, slow roasters, grills, grinders and choppers, slicers, scales, mixers, and related equipment.
• Conduct routine safety and sanitation inspections to maintain Sea Island’s standards while complying with health regulations.
• Produce consistent quality products and drive continued innovation of cuisine to reflect industry trends and member preferences.
• Ensure member satisfaction by meeting Sea Island food standards and upholding departmental standards of quality and timing.
• Learn member names and recognize our members; provide feedback to leaders based on sales and preferences.
• Uphold procedures for quality, timing, attendance, and appearance; report maintenance or tidiness issues.
• Maintain knowledge of Sea Island’s properties, services, and offerings; share information with members and provide proactive service.
• Support other departments as needed, assist during busy periods, and grow relationships with resort departments.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Customer service

Culinary innovation

Equipment knowledge

Customer service

Tools

Gas-fired ranges

Electric ovens

Deep fryers

Job description

Overview

This leader will oversee all aspects of Culinary at Davis Love Grill. By working directly with the Executive Chef, this position is responsible for day to day operations, menu creation, financial management, and team leadership. You will be responsible for all day-to-day kitchen operations and will execute as a member of the line staff when needed by working in a variety of cooking methods to assure timeliness, efficiency, and product integrity. You are responsible for managing kitchen expenses to maximize profitability while delivering the highest quality product to our members and for achieving and surpassing financial goals within budget guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations and help with line cooking when needed to ensure timeliness, efficiency, and product integrity.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu creation and ongoing culinary innovation that reflects industry trends and member palates.
• Manage kitchen finances to maximize profitability while delivering high-quality products; strive to meet or exceed financial goals within budget guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes and coach the team to do the same; ensure proper labeling, dating, and storage techniques (holding and rotating).
• Safely operate gas-fired and electric ranges, ovens, steam kettles, broilers, tilting pans, deep fryers, slow roasters, grills, grinders and choppers, slicers, scales, mixers, potato peelers, and related equipment.
• Conduct routine safety and sanitation inspections to maintain Sea Island’s food and beverage standards while complying with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Produce consistent quality products and drive continued innovation of cuisine to reflect industry trends and member preferences.
• Ensure member satisfaction by meeting Sea Island food standards, addressing member concerns promptly, and upholding appropriate departmental standards of quality and timing.
• Learn member names and personally recognize our members; provide feedback to leaders based on sales and member preferences.
• Uphold departmental procedures for quality, timing, attendance, and appearance; maintain awareness of surroundings and report maintenance or tidiness issues as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of Sea Island’s properties, services, and offerings; share information with members; provide proactive service and resolve issues promptly.
• Support other departments as needed, assist during busy periods, attend meetings, and grow relationships with other resort departments to anticipate and exceed member needs.

Requirements

• Experience in kitchen operations with leadership responsibilities; ability to coach and develop a culinary team.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols, labeling and dating, storage techniques, and standardized recipes.
• Ability to operate a wide range of kitchen equipment safely and proficiently.
• Customer service orientation with a focus on member satisfaction and relationship-building.
• Willingness to assist in other areas or duties as needed; able to work collaboratively across departments.