Sous Chef

On Kiawah Island, located just 21 miles 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. 

We are seeking talented and experienced individuals to join the culinary team as Sous. Amid uncommon scenic beauty, The Kiawah Island Club is an exclusive private membership club for property owners with an unmatched collection of amenities and distinctive venues. Our incredible staff strive towards one common goal: To be the finest private Club in the world.

Responsibilities

- Assume full responsibility of all culinary operations River Course in the absence of the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine

- Assist Executive Chef with writing and planning of menus for restaurant, banquets, holidays, or other special events

- Help provide the training, supervision, and professional development for all kitchen staff

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

- Provide support for the Culinary Intern Program

Qualifications

- Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef experience or culinary leadership

- Ability to promote and participate in a team environment

- Ability to understand written and oral directions and to communicate professionally with others

- Degree for Culinary Arts or Training Program preferred, or equivalent college/professional certification or years of experience working under Chefs

Benefits

In person applications are welcome between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at 245 Gardeners Circle Kiawah Island, SC 29455.

*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.