Banquet Sous Chef - The River Course

Job Description

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Kiawah Island Club Offers

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.