Chef de Cuisine

At Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort, we’re committed to sharing the simple, seaside, serenity of this special island with our guests and members. We believe that it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life.

Working at Beaufort’s premier island destination, you can enjoy benefits including:

• Access to resort amenities
• Food and merchandise discounts
• Beach access
• Employee referral program
• Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO (Full time employees)

We are looking for an admirable Chef de Cuisine to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces.

Job Summary

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for designing the menu, hiring and training kitchen staff, collaborating with the Executive Chef and restaurant manager, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed.

To ensure success, the ideal candidate should have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service.

Chef de Cuisine Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensure that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Plan the menu and design the plating presentation of each dish.
• Data entry and menu costing
• Coordinate kitchen staff and assist them as required.
• Hire and train staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Inventory ingredients and equipment and place orders as needed.
• Enforce best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Create new recipes to regularly update the menu.
• Keep track of new trends in the industry.
• Incorporate feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.
• This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills and qualifications:

• Qualification from a culinary school
• 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience managing inventories and stocktaking,
• Available to work on-call shifts, after hours, and on weekends and holidays.
• Punctual and reliable. Strong Culinary skills with ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong aptitude in Microsoft Office programs and general computer use required.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Basic math skills and ability to understand financial reports
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and Holidays
• Valid ServSafe Food Handling Certification required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of shift.
• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements, and overhead reaching.
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk and drive outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, heat).

Compensation

Compensation will commensurate with experience and education.

Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts associated with this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or due to pregnancy.