Sous Chef | Culinary Manager
Recruiting Partner: Rogers Hornsby
Atlanta, Georgia | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $60,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 176429
Job Summary
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Join a high-energy, chef-driven restaurant group blending bold Asian flavors, scratch cooking, and a vibrant guest experience. This is an opportunity for a hands-on Kitchen Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads from the line, and takes pride in building strong teams and consistent operations.
Sous Chef | Culinary Manager Benefits and Compensation:
- Salary up to $70,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group
- Dynamic, team-oriented culture
- Dining discounts
- Ongoing leadership and culinary development
Sous Chef | Culinary Manager Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or BOH leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant
- Strong scratch kitchen experience preferred
- Experience leading teams in upscale casual, polished casual, Asian-inspired, or chef-driven concepts
- Ability to manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and develop kitchen teams
- Strong expo and line leadership during peak service periods
- Experience maintaining consistency in recipe execution and plating standards
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
- Ability to manage ordering, prep pars, and kitchen scheduling
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Must Haves:
- Proven kitchen leadership experience in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Stable work history with progressive growth
- Ability to drive accountability and maintain culture in the BOH
- Passion for hospitality, food quality, and team development
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Lead daily kitchen operations and oversee service execution
- Manage prep production, inventory, and food ordering
- Train, coach, and develop BOH team members
- Monitor ticket times and kitchen flow during service
- Ensure food quality, presentation, and consistency standards are maintained
- Partner with FOH leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience
- Control waste, labor, and food cost performance
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen
Sous Chef | Culinary Manager Preferred Background & Skills
- Experience with Asian cuisine, sushi, wok cooking, or fusion concepts
- Experience opening new restaurant locations or helping scale operations
- Bilingual communication skills are a plus
- Culinary training or certification preferred
- Experience with restaurant inventory and scheduling systems
- Strong mentorship and team-building background
JOB ID: 176429
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