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Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you will run the line shift by shift, making sure every plate leaving the Highlands Supper Club meets Trailborn's standard for southern comfort food.\nYou will lead the kitchen team through breakfast, après hour, dinner, banquets and private events, keeping food safety, cost and consistency on track. This is a hands-on role: you cook on the line, train the team, and step in as the senior culinary leader when the Chef de Cuisine is off property.\nESSENTIAL\nFUNCTIONS\nKitchen Operations and Service:\nLead assigned shifts across breakfast, après hour, dinner, banquets and private events, running the pass and calling tickets\nPrepare and cook menu items to recipe, portion and plating standards; check every plate before it leaves the kitchen\nRun pre-shift line checks and team briefings covering specials, 86'd items, VIPs, allergies and event orders\nCoordinate with front-of-house and the events team so timing, special requests and dietary needs are met\nAct as the senior culinary lead when the Chef de Cuisine is off property\nTeam Leadership:\nSupervise, schedule and direct line cooks, prep cooks and stewards on shift\nTrain new and current team members on recipes, techniques, station setup and safety\nGive day-to-day coaching and feedback; contribute to performance reviews and hiring\nModel a positive, respectful kitchen culture aligned with our Trailborn values\nFood Safety and Sanitation:\nEnforce food safety and sanitation standards in line with the North Carolina Food Code and Macon County Health Department requirements\nMonitor and log temperatures, labelling, dating and FIFO rotation; correct issues on the spot\nKeep the kitchen, walk-ins, storage and equipment clean and inspection-ready; report maintenance needs promptly\nManage allergen protocols from order to plate\nCost Control and Inventory:\nWrite prep lists and par sheets based on forecasts, occupancy and event orders\nReceive and check deliveries for quality, quantity and price; place orders as delegated\nTrack waste and help hold food cost to budget through portion control and cross-utilization\nAssist with month-end inventory counts\nMenu and Guest Experience:\nHelp the Chef de Cuisine develop and test seasonal dishes, specials and event menus\nRespond to guest feedback and resolve plate issues quickly\nSupport property activations and experiences that involve food\nQUALIFICATIONS\nMinimum Qualifications:\n3+ years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 1 year in a lead, sous or supervisory role\nStrong command of classic cooking techniques; comfortable on every station\nServSafe Food Protection Manager certification, or the ability to earn it within 60 days of hire\nWorking knowledge of food safety, allergen handling and sanitation standards\nClear communicator who can stay calm and organized during high-volume service\nAvailability for early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCulinary degree or equivalent formal training\nExperience in a full-service hotel, resort or high-end restaurant\nBackground in southern, Appalachian or farm-to-table cooking\nBanquet and event production experience\nBasic Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with inventory or ordering systems\nPHYSICAL\nREQUIREMENTS\nMust be able to remain upright and able to continuously move on a firm surface for an 8-10-hour shift.\nMust be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds without another person's aid.\nMust be able to bend, reach, kneel and use repetitive hand motions with knives and kitchen tools.\nMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment with heat, steam, open flames, cold storage and wet floors.\nMust be comfortable working in a historic log-cabin kitchen with its own space and layout constraints.\nABOUT OUR\nBENEFITS\nCompany Benefits and Perks\nFull Time\nPart Time\nSeasonal\nMedical (with company contribution)\nEligible\n-\n-\nDental (with company contribution)\nEligible\n-\n-\nVision (with company contribution)\nEligible\n-\n-\nPaid Time Off\nEligible\n-\n-\n401(k) (with company match)\nEligible\nEligible\n-\nSick Time\nEligible\nEligible\n-\nEmployee Dining Discounts\nEligible\nEligible\nEligible\nEmployee Marketplace Discounts\nEligible\nEligible\nEligible\nSCHEDULE\nHospitality demands a flexible schedule that may require extended hours as the business requires coverage including seasonality- on any day at any hour, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.\nPAY RATE\n$25.00 per hour\nJOB STATUS\nRegular Full Time\nFLSA\nNon-Exempt (Hourly)\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nTrailborn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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