Join the Peninsula Prime Team
About Peninsula Prime
Peninsula Prime is an upscale, yet approachable seafood and steakhouse located in the heart of the Lake Norman community. We pride ourselves on exquisite steaks, fresh seafood, warm hospitality, and creating memorable dining experiences. Family-owned, we're polished without being formal, a place where guests come in, get comfortable, eat well and leave already thinking about the next visit.
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Pastry Chef
Reports To: Executive Chef
Position Summary:
We are seeking a creative, detail-driven Pastry Chef to lead our dessert program. This is an opportunity to bring thoughtful, elevated desserts to a kitchen built around quality ingredients and genuine hospitality, closing out every guest's meal with something memorable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute a seasonal dessert menu consistent with Peninsula Prime's upscale seafood and steakhouse concept.
- Source quality, and where possible local and regional, ingredients in partnership with the culinary team.
- Prepare desserts to consistent standards of taste, presentation, and portion control.
- Manage pastry station inventory, ordering, and food cost.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and health-code-compliant workstation.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu updates, specials, and private dining or event desserts.
- Train and support kitchen staff on pastry techniques and standards as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: 2+ years of pastry experience in an upscale restaurant or hotel kitchen. Culinary or pastry arts training preferred.
Skills: Strong technical pastry skills. Creative menu development balanced with kitchen efficiency.
Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about the craft. Able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Team player.
Certifications: Food handler's certification (or ability to obtain).
Availability: Ability to work evenings and weekends, including holidays as needed.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Complimentary meals during shifts.
- A supportive, family-oriented work environment with room for growth as we expand our catering and private event offerings.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to: jimg@peninsulaprimelkn.com
Subject Line: Pastry Chef Application
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Reports To: General Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled, personable Bartender to anchor our bar program. Our bartenders pour everything from house cocktails and a carefully chosen wine list to a deep collection of bourbon, whiskey, and spirits. Whether a guest is here for one drink or the whole evening, you'll make the bar the kind of place people want to come back to.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and serve cocktails, wine, and spirits to the highest standard, following Peninsula Prime's bar menu and recipes.
- Build genuine rapport with guests, offering recommendations from our cocktail, wine, bourbon, and whiskey selection.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar throughout service.
- Take food and drink orders for bar and patio seating, coordinating with the kitchen on Bar Bites.
- Check IDs and serve alcohol responsibly in accordance with NC ABC regulations.
- Manage tabs, process payments accurately, and balance the register at close.
- Assist with inventory counts and restocking as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: 1+ years of bartending experience, ideally in an upscale or high-volume restaurant setting. Strong knowledge of classic and craft cocktails, wine, and spirits.
Skills: Speed and precision behind the bar without sacrificing hospitality. Strong communication and multitasking skills.
Personal Attributes: Personable, confident, and detail-oriented. Passionate about hospitality and creating a great guest experience.
Certifications: NC ABC permit and food handler's certification (or ability to obtain).
Availability: Ability to work evenings and weekends, including holidays as needed.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay plus tips.
- Complimentary meals during shifts.
- A supportive, family-oriented work environment with room for growth.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to: jimg@peninsulaprimelkn.com
Subject Line: Bartender Application
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Reports To: General Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking a warm, organized Host/Hostess to be the first and last impression every guest has of Peninsula Prime. You'll set the tone for the evening: greeting guests, managing the flow of the dining room, and making sure every table feels genuinely welcomed from the moment they walk in.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet guests warmly upon arrival and departure, creating a welcoming first impression.
- Manage reservations, walk-ins, and the waitlist using our reservation system (Resy).
- Coordinate seating flow with servers and management to balance sections and pacing.
- Answer phones, confirm reservations, and assist with private dining or event inquiries as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized host stand and entryway.
- Communicate clearly with kitchen and floor staff about large parties, special occasions, and guest needs.
- Handle guest concerns with grace, looping in a manager when needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: Prior hostess, front desk, or customer service experience preferred, ideally in an upscale or high-volume restaurant.
Skills: Excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Calm under pressure during peak hours.
Personal Attributes: Naturally welcoming, detail-oriented, and professional. A team player who takes pride in hospitality.
Availability: Ability to work evenings and weekends, including holidays as needed.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay.
- Complimentary meals during shifts.
- A supportive, family-oriented work environment with room for growth.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume to: jimg@peninsulaprimelkn.com
Subject Line: Host/Hostess Application