Sous Chef

Hirebridge; Landrum (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (15)

Paid holidays (9)

Health insurance

Telehealth

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Team building events

Job summary

The Cliffs in South Carolina is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a premier culinary team within our luxury communities. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, and drive menu rollouts for events and member activities.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of supervisory chef experience, strong cost control and inventory skills, and a passion for guest service. The role offers competitive compensation, generous vacation, holidays, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or related field preferred with minimum 3 years Supervisory Chef experience.
• Strong understanding of quality, service, products, financial metrics, safety, and member satisfaction.
• Experience in ordering, receiving, inventory management, and cost control.
• Experience in hiring, training, scheduling, and staff development.
• Ability to lead day-to-day operations and events in the culinary department.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day culinary operations and events.
• Oversee menu rollouts and member activities.
• Provide staff leadership and development.
• Maintain quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting & cost control

Inventory management

Leadership

Staff training & scheduling

Menu development

Guest service

Communication

Quality & safety

Education

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts

Related degree

Job description

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.
• Showcases passion for food, continual learning, and guest service
• 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
• 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*