Chef de Cuisine

Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. As an award winning 20,000 acre development, the development encompasses a private member’s only club which includes a marina, restaurants, an equestrian center, a shooting club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a lawn and racquet club, and more.  In addition, Palmetto Bluff has an extensive nature preserve, walking trails, retail shopping, and a vibrant village, all which pay homage to the region’s rich heritage.

Job Summary:

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen and is the first-in-command on a day-to-day basis, managing all other food preparation Associates. This is a key position that drives the motivation and productivity of the culinary team. The Chef de Cuisine reports to the Executive Chef.

Benefits:

We offer excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire! Other benefits include a 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution, paid life & disability coverage, and more.

Essential Functions:
Job duties include; although are not limited to:

• Preparing and ordering all items for the restaurant and bar menus
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Consistently tracking kitchen inventory
• Maintaining food quality and ensuring guest satisfaction
• Working closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and recipe standardization
• Assisting in maintaining the overall food and labor cost
• Ensuring all Palmetto Club standards and expectations are met
• Recruiting staff and monitoring their performance
• Executing all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner; meeting and exceeding member expectations
• Remaining aware of culinary trends and always seeking to improve
• Scheduling kitchen staff and ensuring schedules are posted in a timely manner
• Monitoring equipment maintenance and condition
• Ensuring that the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes
• Work collaboratively with other property CDC to cover all banqueting demands

Qualifications:

• Culinary school graduate or related training required
• Minimum three years’ experience as a senior level chef in a comparable hotel environment
• Experience implementing new food concepts and menus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints
• Must have all necessary safety certifications
• Excellent knowledge of Public Health regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking throughout the shift. 
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water. 
• The individual must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly. 

Palmetto Bluff is proud to be an EEO Employer and participates in E-Verify.