Sous Chef - Cassique

Kiawah Island Club; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Free parking

Employee meals

Complimentary golf

Gym membership

Costco membership

Job summary

The Kiawah Island Club is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for the Cassique clubhouse. Cassique features two dining venues and live open fire cooking; you will join a team led by Executive Chef Michael O'Shaughnessy in a brand-new showcase kitchen.

You will lead culinary operations, mentor staff, participate in menu planning for restaurants and events, and collaborate with the Chef team to ensure quality and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as Sous Chef or higher in upscale clubs or fine dining.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations in absence of Chef de Cuisine.
• Experience with menu development and holiday events.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to inspire culinary excellence.
• Oversee all Cassique Clubhouse kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with Chef team on menus for events and holidays.
• Provide training, supervision and professional development for kitchen staff.
• Participate in production to execution; cover any position as needed.
• Assist with inventory, organization and kitchen maintenance.
• Work with cooks and stewards to promote a positive, efficient atmosphere.
• Coordinate with FOH team to support staff engagement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Staff training

Team collaboration

Live fire cooking

Wood-fired grill

Tools

Wood-fired grill

Job description

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

Cassique has 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
• 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
• Excellent compensation
• 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
• Free gym membership
• A complimentary Costco membership

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

• 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.

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