Executive Chef - Tomasso at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Position: Executive Chef

Location: Tomasso

Salary: Starting at $75,000/year

Summary of Position:

The Executive Chef is responsible for the organization of the kitchen with emphasis on cleanliness and efficiency. The Chef is accountable for all food quality, food cost and kitchen labor, along with the continuous development and training of staff. The Chef provides persistent creative drive in accordance with the vision set by the Resort Executive Chef, Resort President, Resort Owners and guests’ expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Create menus & oversee execution of the restaurant and banquet food service
• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of restaurant production to include, but not limited to, all menu items supplied by outlet kitchen.
• Manage & c ontrol food and labor costs.
• Recruit, hire, train & lead Restaurant Kitchen Staff
• Adhere to all DHEC, Sanitation, and healthy Industry safety regulations
• Ensure all guest special requests and dietary restrictions are met seamlessly
• Create & maintain a positive work environment
• Support all other resort culinary operations where necessary

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent training certificate required. Culinary college degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a managerial culinary role.
• Food handling and sanitation certificates preferred
• Excellent record of kitchen, and staff management, is required.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) is required.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Perks & Appreciation: The Cool Stuff You Get

• Exclusive Discounts are offered at the Hotel/Villas, 5 - Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Retail Shops and More
• Golf for $15
• Employee Appreciation Events throughout the year!
• Recognition Awards and Incentive Events / Peer to Peer Recognition
• Complimentary Forbes Five-Star Service Training for Service / Compliance Training / Leadership/Career Development & More
• Vacation Pay

Benefits:

At Kiawah Island Golf Resort, we are proud to reward our employees a comprehensive benefits program that helps our employees stay healthy and feel secure, helping to maintain a work/life balance. This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance available after 60 days of employment; 401K is available after 30 days of employment.

Our Story:

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination for luxury golf and beach vacations near Charleston, South Carolina. We offer Five-Star accommodations, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation.

The resort concentrates on hiring the best individuals. Each of our talented and skilled employees strive for our mission to be recognized as the best golf and tennis resort on the East Coast. We are committed to providing employees with caring, gracious service in the traditions of genuine southern hospitality.

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