Sous Chef | Assistant Kitchen Manager

Recruiting Partner: David Fettes

Elberta, Alabama | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $45,000 to $55,000 | Job ID: 159255

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Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef – Join a Local Legend!

This isn’t just another restaurant job—this is your chance to lead the kitchen of a beloved, well-established local favorite known for its scratch-made menu and vibrant energy. We’re looking for a high-energy, hands-on leader who’s passionate about great food, outstanding people, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

What’s in It for You:

  • Competitive pay with achievable performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match – invest in your future
  • Paid time off – because rest matters too

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead, train, and develop a high-performing kitchen team
  • Take ownership of kitchen operations with a focus on scratch cooking and consistent quality
  • Foster a positive, high-energy environment with a "whatever it takes" attitude
  • Ensure precision and consistency in all aspects of food preparation, portioning, and presentation
  • Contribute to ongoing growth and excellence through leadership and innovation

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a scratch-cooking environment
  • A leadership style rooted in communication, passion, and adaptability
  • A servant leadership mindset – you're hands-on and lead by example
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen setting
  • Strong integrity, a positive attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply today—qualified candidates will be fast-tracked!

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 159255

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

David Fettes

Senior Recruiting Partner

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

David Fettes

Senior Recruiting Partner