Company Description New Cafe Style Restaurant and Wine Market in the neighborhoods near downtown Columbia. Restaurant opening is at the end of 2025 or early 2026, however, the hiring date is flexible and early consultation work is available and desired. The ownership has over 15 years of experience operating highly successful upscale/casual restaurants including multiple units. A variety of partnership opportunities are possible. This is a quality of life opportunity with good hours, menu flexibility, top pay, exposure potential and the opportunity to open a brand new restaurant customized to your preferences. Role Description This is a full-time Chef role located on-site in Columbia, SC. The Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals, overseeing kitchen operations, managing food inventory, and ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. Qualifications Culinary Arts, Food Preparation, and Cooking skills Menu Planning and Food Presentation skills Knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation standards Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Experience working as a chef or in a culinary role Staffing and building a team from the ground up Kitchen Managers are welcome to apply but experience opening and staffing restaurants will be needed Must be able to assemble an opening team including KMs, AKMs and key line cooks. Support will be provided.