Platinum Dining Group is a full-service hospitality group based in northern Delaware. Six restaurants, an “any event” catering company, and a fine-goods retail market all reside under the PDG umbrella. We are a company that believes in the fundamental truth that no task is too great and no detail too small. We strive, one guest at a time, to offer a complete and rewarding hospitality experience.
Platinum Dining Group is offering a great opportunity for aspiring chefs!
Platinum Dining Group is expanding its success and commitment to delivering top-notch culinary experiences to Kennett Square, PA in March, 2025. Our newest concept, Hearth Kitchen, is poised to become a fantastic addition to the Kennett Square dining scene!
For those passionate about culinary arts and looking to grow your skills even further, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are accepting strong candidates who are current Sous Chefs interested in a growth career path of Sous Chef to Executive Chef.
We are a multi-concept hospitality group with 6 restaurant all located in northern Delaware as well as our newest concept coming in March, 2025, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania! We also have a specialty market and Platinum Events catering.
Serious career-minded kitchen professionals with experience in full service, upscale, high volume cuisine are encouraged to apply.
A few of our Sous Chef’s responsibilities:
Assists the executive chef to ensure that the kitchen is running smoothly with prep and production being completed in a timely manner and all dishes are prepared correctly
Helps maintain food cost by adhering to order and prep pars, proper portion sizes and minimizing food waste
Trains kitchen staff and ensures they are adhering to established recipes, practices and procedures
Acts as executive chef in his/her absence
Fosters a climate of professionalism, cooperation and respect between teammates
Enforces company standards, policies, and procedures, including sanitation, safety, dress codes, and cash handling
Oversees service during all operating hours
Are you Qualified?
Outstanding communication and leadership skills
Excellent emotional self-awareness under pressure while maintaining a respectful demeanor
Ability to multitask and take direction in a high volume, team-oriented environment
Good sense of taste and smell as well as good manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment
Self-driven to produce high quality work
Familiarity with menu costing procedures
Must be a "crowd pleaser" – enjoy making guests happy
Knowledge of a second language, preferably Spanish, is a plus
Benefits for management positions:
Highly competitive salary plus bonus
401K with company match
Healthcare/Dental benefits/Vision
Voluntary Benefits
Short-term disability
Life insurances
Accident insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Year-End Bonus
Management Dining Discount Card
Management work schedules are 5-day workweeks. All of these benefits within a positive and fun work environment in our award-winning restaurants.
Apply now!
PDG encourages candidates with a passion for food and hospitality to apply now!
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