Chef de Cuisine at INTERNATIONAL MARINA GROUP LP in Cornelius, North Carolina

Job Description:

Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club is a dynamic and innovative Private Club seeking an experienced and passionate Chef to join our culinary team. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences through creative menus and exceptional service. We're looking for a skilled and charismatic Chef to lead our kitchen team, develop menus, and ensure high-quality dish presentation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary arts, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This role may also be referred to as Cook

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and manage kitchen staff, providing guidance and trainingDevelop and execute innovative menus, specials, and dessertsSource high-quality, locally sourced ingredientsMaintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and safety standardsCollaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless serviceMonitor inventory, manage costs, and optimize kitchen efficiencyEnsure compliance with food safety and health regulationsParticipate in culinary events and promotions
Adhere to all sanitation and food production codesAvailable to work overtime when requiredOther duties as assigned by Manager
Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area. Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.
Technical and Physical Requirements
3+ years of culinary experience, preferably as a Head Chef or Sous ChefCulinary degree or equivalent experience or Certification by the American Culinary Federation (ACF)Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skillsProficiency in kitchen management software
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation protocolsCreativity, adaptability, and attention to detail, Familiarity with menu engineering and cost control, familiarity with farm to table cuisine
Social media savvy for culinary promotionAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to bend, stoop, lift, rotate, reachAbility to lift 50 pounds

Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications
Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading companyConsistently treats others with dignity and respectGenuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitudeFrequently demonstrates a bias toward actionAlways communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and membersContinuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing dutiesShows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive mannerGladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and membersEagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish dutiesAdapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs

The Company
Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all that we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with and learn from highly experienced professionals in the marine industry. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities.

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Additional disclosures available athttps://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/.