CHEF DE CUISINE / LOCALS RAW BAR - BEAUFORT, SC

Job Overview We're looking for a Chef De Cuisine to help lead the kitchen at Locals Raw Bar, a Japanese-Lowcountry concept rooted in hyper-seasonal ingredients, from-scratch production, and a deep respect for the South Carolina coast. This isn't a corporate kitchen. We source directly from local farmers, fisherman, and our own waters. We cure, ferment, and butcher in-house. We chase Michelin-level execution with the soul of the Lowcountry behind it.

• The Role
• You'll work directly alongside ownership to shape daily menus that reflect what's at peak
• whether that's soft shell crabs, wild-harvested oysters, ramps, or fresh-off-the-boat local fish. Contemporary technique meets coastal tradition here, and we want someone who understands both.
• Collaborate on daily menu development using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
• Lead and develop a tight knit kitchen team
• Maintain the highest standards of execution, consistency, and cleanliness
• Contribute to house charcuterie, fermentation, and preservation programs
• Help drive the culinary identity of a concept with serious long-term vision
• What we're looking for
• Proven experience in a high-caliber kitchen
• fine dining or serious independent restaurant background preferred
• Strong foundation in classical technique with curiosity for contemporary and Japanese-influenced cuisine
• A genuine passion for seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking
• Someone who leads by example, stays calm under pressure, and takes ownership
• Familiarity with the Southeast food landscape is a plus
• bonus if you know how to eat a blue crab
• Compensation & Details
• $50,000
• $60,000 annually, based on experience
• 50/60 hours per week
• Beaufort, SC
• one of the most beautiful and underrated food towns on the East Coast If you're ready to cook food that means something, in a place that means something, let's talk
• Apply at localsrawbar@yahoo.com
• send a resume and a few sentences about why this resonates with you.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person