Springdale Hall in Camden, SC is looking for an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team creating memorable culinary experiences for members and guests.
The Executive Chef reports directly to the Club’s General Manager and is the senior leader of the food and beverage operation. This is a working position.
Springdale Hall currently has 505 member families who enjoy dining 6 days a week. Typically, the club serves 45 covers on weeknights and 80 covers Friday & Saturday evenings. Lunch is served on Thursdays & Fridays, Brunch on Sunday. We also serve breakfast on Saturday.
The club is closed during the summer. However, the Executive Chef and other senior staff receive their salary and benefits year round.
The successful candidate will be expected to start shortly after Labor Day.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations of the club. He or she is expected to ensure the highest standards of food quality for Members and their guests. The EC works with the GM to prepare an annual budget and achieve these financial goals throughout the year, through proper forecasting, cost controls and labor management. The chef coordinates the ordering and monitoring of all food and kitchen wares and the engineering of all menu items to maintain the proper margin.
The Chef is also responsible for the hiring of all kitchen staff including their training and development through education and creative instruction. The Chef must understand the role of the membership and how exceeding expectations is critical to the success of the operation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Culinary degree or an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited school and a minimum of 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Sous Chef in similar establishments. Experience with Microsoft Office software, payroll management and point-of-sale systems. Ability to work a variety of shifts as needed (i.e. day, night and weekend). Fluent in written and spoken English. Excellent people skills.
- Possesses characteristics that command a presence in the dining room.
- Proven track record of team management, organizational and coaching skills
- Solid understanding of a la carte and banquet revenue generation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of expense control as it relates to payroll and the forecasting/budgeting of expenses.
- Creative menu development skills.
- Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with Members, staff and guests.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for all food produced at the club. Develop menus, food purchase specifications, recipes and plate presentations. Supervise all kitchen staff. Develop and monitor food and labor budgets for the department. Maintains highest professional food quality and sanitation standards. Must be able to stand without sitting for a minimum of 4 hours. Must be able to lift and carry (a minimum of 10 feet) at least 40 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Required Experience:
- Executive Chef or Sous Chef in similar establishment: 2 years
- Appropriate culinary certificates.
Springdale Hall offers its members and their guests fine dining, hospitality, and overnight accommodations.
SHC is a private club known for excellent Southern hospitality. The historic clubhouse is well laid out for cocktails with friends, dining, and receptions. The club is regularly home to special occasions for members, their guests, and visitors from reciprocal clubs.
Our cottages offer a warm and inviting home away from home.
ABOUT SHC
Nestled in tall pines in the midst of South Carolina’s horse country, the Springdale Hall Club was created in one of Camden's handsome winter residences. Spacious south facing rooms overlook South Carolina's only Donald Ross golf course. The historic house is beautifully appointed with architectural features from one of Camden's earlier Charleston style stage coach inns.
Springdale Hall's charter members opened the Club in 1950 to offer members and their guests winter cottages and a clubhouse for dining and special events.
Club History
In 1950, the Club’s charter members established a retreat featuring Southern cuisine and cottages on a historic property set in the heart of Camden's sporting life - where horse racing, hunting, polo, and field sports formed the essence of Camden's popularity. These traditions have continued to flourish over the years to the delight of members who travel from across the nation to enjoy Southern hospitality at Springdale Hall.