Job Description

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 Island’s best offerings and create lifelong memories with family and friends.

When you come to Kiawah, you’ll know if it’s right for you the moment you set foot on the Island. It produces a feeling you can’t quite describe but you never want to let go.

Kiawah Island Club is currently looking for the perfect person to be our next Chef de Cuisine at The River Course! The River Course is home to River Room restaurant, banquet space, Men's and Women's lockerrooms, fitness space, and the Tom Fazio-designed River Course Golf Course. 

Responsibilities

• Help oversee all culinary operations for The River Course clubhouse
• Lead the planning and execution of:
  • À la carte dining
  • Special events and private functions
  • Club tournaments and seasonal menus
• Direct and mentor BOH team members across all kitchen stations
• Ensure high standards in:
  • Food quality and consistency
  • Sanitation and food safety
  • Kitchen organization and cleanliness
• Manage food inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Collaborate with FOH leadership to ensure exceptional Member and guest experiences
• Support and guide culinary internship and development programs
• Fill in for Executive Chef as needed

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of culinary leadership experience (preferably in upscale resort or private club kitchens)
• Culinary degree preferred (but not required with sufficient experience)
• Mastery of classical cooking techniques and kitchen operations
• Proven ability to manage, train, and motivate culinary staff
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work flexible shifts (nights, weekends, holidays)

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. 

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