Banquet Sous Chef - The River Course

On Kiawah Island, located just south of Charleston, South Carolina, day breaks across a pristine 10-mile beach, expansive marsh savannahs, ribboning rivers, and some of the most-acclaimed amenities available on the Eastern Seaboard. The Kiawah Island Club delivers a diverse collection of private amenities in distinctive venues. Amid uncommon scenic beauty, Members can savor the Islands best offerings and create lifelong memories with family and friends.

When you come to Kiawah, youll know if its right for you the moment you set foot on the Island. It produces a feeling you cant quite describe but you never want to let go.

The Banquet Sous Chef at Kiawah Island Club is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the execution of all banquet culinary operations. This leadership position ensures the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and safety are maintained for all private events, weddings, member functions, and club-hosted banquets. The Banquet Sous Chef supervises a team of cooks and stewards and plays a key role in training, mentoring, and motivating the banquet culinary team.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of all banquet menus and events, in alignment with member expectations and club standards.
• Lead and manage banquet kitchen operations during events to ensure flawless service and food quality.
• Supervise and train banquet cooks and support staff; foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
• Collaborate with Event Managers and Service Directors to ensure seamless communication and event execution.
• Ensure all food preparation is completed according to recipes, presentation standards, and timelines.
• Maintain food cost control, inventory management, and minimize waste in banquet kitchen operations.
• Uphold sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards per DHEC and Kiawah Island Club requirements.
• Participate in the creation of seasonal banquet menus, plated dinners, action stations, and specialty offerings.
• Lead by example in maintaining high morale, professionalism, and a positive work environment.

• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef or higher in a luxury hotel, resort, or private club environment.
• Banquet and high-volume catering experience required.
• Excellent culinary skills with knowledge of a wide range of cuisines and presentation styles.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills; able to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

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

In person applications are welcome between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 253 Gardeners Circle Suite 210 Kiawah Island, SC 29455.

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. KP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that uses EVerify. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KP and its affiliates do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.