Sous Chef

Kiawah Partners Career Center; Landrum (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

15 vacation days and 9 paid holidays

Employee appreciation parties

Premier training

Job summary

Kiawah Partners Career Center is seeking a Sous Chef for The Cliffs, renowned for its luxury communities and exceptional culinary experiences. This position requires a strong background in culinary arts and supervisory experience to manage daily operations effectively, ensuring high-quality service and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management skills and a passion for food. The role includes managing staff, budgets, and inventory while promoting a positive team environment. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ Supervisory Chef experience in fine dining or upscale establishments.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, safety, and member satisfaction.
• Experience in hiring, training, and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the culinary department.
• Oversee special events and menu rollouts.
• Ensure high standards of quality and service.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Quality Service

Time Management

Guest Service

Inventory Management

Budgeting Skills

Education

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts

Job description

SOUS CHEF

From cascading mountains to crystal lakes, warm summer days and cool winter nights, the beautiful scenery welcomes you to the Carolinas. The Cliffs is comprised of seven luxury communities. Each has their own personality, but is equal in beauty, prestige, and opportunity. The only thing better than the views are the people. Our leaders are focused on the growth and development and growth of our employees, our members are gracious and kind, and our co‑workers make coming to work something to look forward to. Once you visit you will understand why employees love being a part of The Cliffs family!

As a Sous Chef with The Cliffs, you will be a key member of an extraordinary culinary team that strives daily to exceed member’s expectations. We are growing communities where career opportunities and growth are endless.

Basic Qualifications

• A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or related field preferred with a minimum of 3 years’ Supervisory Chef experience (preferably in fine dining or upscale business establishments).
• Strong understanding of quality, service, products, financial metrics, safety, and member satisfaction.
• Excellent time management.
• Showcases passion for food, continual learning, and guest service.
• Participative management style.
• Experience in ordering and receiving product and inventory management (cost and portion control), payroll operations and the handling of money/charges.
• Successfully manage day‑to‑day operations, special events, member activities, menu rollouts, etc. for the culinary department.
• Experience in hiring, training, scheduling, and the development of staff.
• Possess the ability to manage change effectively.
• Provide leadership to staff achieving goals and objectives.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
• Exceptional detail to follow‑up.
• Excellent budgetary, projections and cost control skills.
• Experience with inventory and cost management.
• Prior experience in relationship development.
• Related degree preferred.

The Cliffs Benefits

• A knowledgeable and passionate management team that leads by example.
• Employee appreciation parties and team building events.
• Premier training.
• Excellent compensation including 15 vacation days and 9 paid holidays.
• Our best benefits package including health, telehealth, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution*.
• Employee Wellness Monetary Incentives.
• A work/life balance!