**$500 Sign-On Bonus!**

Lead from the line at Pinky�s on the Beach�where your ability to stay cool under pressure, guide a high-performing kitchen team, and take charge in the moment keeps service running smoothly and the energy high in a fast-paced, beachfront environment.

LOCATION: 1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC

RATE OF PAY: $24/hour + $500 sign-on bonus ($250 after 3 months of service & $250 after 6 months!)

BENEFITS:

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun!

• Opportunities for internal growth and development

• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%

• Referral program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for directing food preparation in kitchens. This involves a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment's notice.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.

• Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.

• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counseling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.

• Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

• Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.

• Advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example.

• Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.

• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

• Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.

• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.

• Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.

• Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staff.

• Ensures all kitchen employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

• Ensure proper purchasing, receiving and food storage standards in the kitchen.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on food quality, presentation and service levels.

• Actively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

• Maintain Quality levels of receiving, storage, production and presentation of food.

• Ensure sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands.

• Follows and enforces all applicable safety procedures specified for kitchen and food servers.

• Discuss daily food cost reports with key kitchen and F&B team members.

• Review weekly and monthly schedules to meet forecast and budget.

• Attend the daily morning meetings and other administrative sessions.

• Identifies the developmental needs of kitchen staff and provides coaching, mentoring, and also helping them to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations. Also, interview and hire new applicants for the kitchen.

• Frequently review finished products for quality and presentation before the orders are sent to guests.

• Able to perform additional duties as requested by the hotel management as and when required.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to hotel operational Standard and Management Policy.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Having an eye for detail and creativity to look at things differently will be a key to developing the Food and Beverage Experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Line Cooks, Stewards, Expo

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: high school diploma, culinary certificate or degree

Experience: 5 years of kitchen experience with at least 1 year in a lead role

Skills:

• Strong command of the English language, including the ability to speak, read, and write effectively
• Solid understanding of fundamental culinary operations and kitchen procedures
• Ability to accurately follow both verbal and written instructions
• Comfortable working safely and efficiently around commercial kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to work with a wide variety of ingredients, seasonings, and food products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor at all times
• Proven ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong active listening skills with the ability to take direction and apply feedback effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment to Be Used: stove, oven, mixer, knives, computer

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand and remain on feet for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, operate, and manipulate kitchen tools, equipment, and materials with precision
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks as required in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Ability to move about the kitchen continuously, including walking and navigating tight spaces
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, and maintain physical mobility to oversee operations and assist as needed
• Ability to remain alert, organized, and composed while managing multiple priorities and supervising team performance

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily indoors in a commercial kitchen setting
• Frequent exposure to kitchen hazards, including hot surfaces, sharp tools, and cooking equipment, with potential for minor cuts or burns
• Regular exposure to varying temperatures, including heat from ovens and cold from refrigeration and freezer units
• May be required to wear protective equipment such as gloves and other safety attire as appropriate
• Works in close proximity to other team members in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• May be exposed to cleaning chemicals, food contaminants, and industrial kitchen equipment
• Environment is typically high-energy, fast-paced, and may be noisy or distracting at times, requiring strong focus and communication skills

WHO WE ARE:

Tides Folly Beach is a beachfront hotel driven and defined by a singular passion: community. We go above and beyond to provide an expectation-exceeding, smile-inducing, memory-making experience for our community of guests. Internally, we focus on building a strong, tight-knit team community through growth, support, camaraderie, and pride. We embrace the community, culture, and spirit of Folly Beach while also being a steward in the evolution of the town as a coastal destination.

Pinky�s:

Pinky�s on the Beach�Folly�s favorite hangout! Your front-row seat to salty air, live tunes, and local flavor served with serious style. From craveable snacks to cocktails with cult followings, everything at Pinky�s is made to turn heads and keep spirits high. The atmosphere? Bold, beachy, and buzzing with good vibes. The team? Passionate pros who know how to keep it cool while running a tight ship. And the view? Let�s just say it never gets old. If you�re looking to work where the ocean is your backdrop and the energy never quits, Pinky�s on the Beach is the place to be.

EOE / DFWP

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