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  Job Description

We are hiring an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine at the Cassique clubhouse, part of the Kiawah Island Club.

Cassique has two dining venues, as well as unique culinary events featuring live open fire cooking. At Voysey's, our fine dining steak centric concept features in-house dry aged Prime steaks on our custom wood fire grill as well as local seafood and handmade pastas.

In the Living room, our polished bar venue, expertly composed dishes are served with an emphasis on local products. Join the team of talented professionals led by Executive Chef Michael O'Shaughnessy, as they create memorable meals in a brand-new showcase kitchen using the freshest ingredients and time-tested techniques with the latest technology. At Cassique, we strive to not only produce beautiful, delicious dishes but also to grow and teach our staff to further their careers.

This is a salaried position with the range starting at $80,000.

Qualifications for the position are:

• 5+ years of fine dining kitchen management

• A passion, creativity and drive for cuisine and modern industry trends

• Track record of successful banquet operations

• Ability to adapt to changing customer preferences and dietary restrictions

• Whole fish and whole animal butchery experience

• A proven experience in European cooking techniques including a proficiency for handmade pastas

• Willingness to replenish professional knowledge and continued learning

• Comfortable and proactive with dish and technique experimentation

• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with staff, members, and vendors

• Skills & Requirements

The perfect candidates will be responsible for the following, among other duties:

• Project a passion for cuisine and quality that inspire the team, always leading by example

• Participate in the cooking process from production to execution, working any position necessary

• Collaboration with the Chef team on writing and planning of menus for the restaurants, banquets, holidays, or other special events

• Provide the training, supervision, and professional development for all kitchen staff, ensuring personal growth and proper execution are achieved

• Assisting in the team organization, product inventory and kitchen maintenance. Ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations

• Assume full responsibility of all culinary operations of Cassique Clubhouse in the absence of the Executive Chef

• Work closely with cooks and stewards to promote a positive, fun yet efficient atmosphere

• Work closely with the FOH team to encourage learning and staff engagement

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 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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