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Palmetto Hall – Executive Chef
About Palmetto Hall
Located on beautiful Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Hall is a premier private club known for exceptional golf, dining, and hospitality experiences. As part of Heritage Golf Group, Palmetto Hall is dedicated to delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for members and guests while supporting a culture of teamwork, excellence, and professional growth.
Palmetto Hall is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for the Club. This position is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, menu development, food quality, team leadership, budgeting, and execution of dining and banquet experiences. The Executive Chef plays a key role in delivering exceptional food and service while maintaining the highest standards of safety, consistency, and member satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all culinary operations for member dining, banquets, golf events, and special functions
- Develop seasonal menus, daily features, and special event offerings
- Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise kitchen team members
- Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution across all dining outlets
- Manage food and labor costs to meet budget goals
- Oversee purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships
- Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations
- Create production schedules and staffing plans based on business levels
- Collaborate with Club leadership on member events, promotions, and dining initiatives
- Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture
- Monitor equipment maintenance and kitchen cleanliness standards
- Ensure a safe work environment and adherence to all company policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in a private club, resort, hotel, or upscale restaurant environment
- Proven experience managing food and labor costs
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-focused environment
- Culinary degree preferred but not required
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed