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The Bay Club

Executive Chef

The Bay Club, Hardeeville, South Carolina, United States, 29927

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Executive Chef – Private Country Club Join an exclusive team where culinary excellence meets premier hospitality. Riverton Pointe Golf & Country Club, a prestigious private country club located in Hilton Head area of South Carolina, is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the dining experience for a discerning membership base that values quality, creativity, and consistency. Position Overview

The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including à la carte dining, banquets, events, and member functions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels at building and managing a team, controlling costs, and delivering exceptional, club-style cuisine with an elevated touch. Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership, preferably in private clubs, hotels, luxury resorts, or fine dining Strong background in menu development, banquets, member events, staff training, kitchen operations and financial acumen Must speak, read, write and understand English Strong organizational skills, cost control, ordering and sanitation Proven ability to lead a team in a high-expectation environment ServSafe or equivalent certification Culinary degree preferred but not required if matched with strong experience Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the culinary team in daily operations and long-term strategy for increasing revenues across multiple a la carte dining facilities, events and banquets Design seasonal, high-quality menus that reflect member preferences and culinary trends Maintain the highest standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation Recruit, train, and mentor and retain culinary staff to uphold club values Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Director and Private Events Coordinator on menus, budgets, forecasting, and member events Creates recipes and support materials, such as recipe cards, descriptions, menu guides and/or pictures. Manage vendor relationships, inventory, and cost controls to ensure profitability Maintains high visibility within the clubhouse dining rooms, regularly walks the dining room floor during meal service to interact with and develop rapport with members and guests and to ensure quality and execution is according to standard Manage food and labor costs to meet budgetary goals Uphold the highest standards in sanitation, safety, and kitchen organization Ensures that a quality sanitation program is followed throughout the Kitchen operation. Ensures proper monitoring of storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations Works a variety of shifts, as required, to include nights, weekends and holidays. Complies with departmental and Club policies and procedures. Must be able to cope with frequently changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration. Performs all other duties as assigned. What you should bring to the table

Professionalism Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and presentation. Strong background in menu engineering, and staff development Proven ability to manage costs, ordering, and inventory Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent communication and management skills. Strong social skills for daily member engagement Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, food costs, and labor. In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles Ability to work under pressure, maintain high standards, and meet deadlines. Ability to delight by anticipating guest needs and responding in a friendly, helpful manner Ability to display a consistently caring and respectful attitude Act as a gracious host to members, guests, vendors and candidates for employment Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k) Benefits start the 1st of the month following their hire date 401(k) is a 5% match starting the 1st of the month following 90 days of employment Apply Today Send your résumé, portfolio, and a brief cover letter to: fbs@rivertonpointecc.com Subject Line: Executive Chef Application – Riverton Pointe Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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