Michelin Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Charilynn McKennedy

Atlanta, Georgia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 167848

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Join a prestigious culinary team at a leading hospitality organization known for its Michelin-level dining experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, classically trained Sous Chef to showcase their skills in a high-volume, luxury environment. The role offers a chance to work alongside talented professionals while contributing to a culture of culinary excellence and innovation.

Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary of up to $90,000 (dependent on experience) plus a bonus program.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Paid vacation.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Strong internal growth and advancement opportunities.

Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a fine-dining or upscale scratch kitchen.
  • Background working in a Michelin environment required (as a Sous Chef or core line member).
  • Proven leadership skills with clear communication and strong follow-through.
  • Experience in high-volume operations with annual revenue of $4M+.
  • Classically trained; culinary degree preferred but not required.
  • Strong cooking fundamentals and mastery of varied techniques.
  • Organized, calm under pressure, and committed to elevating both people and product.

Sous Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example to ensure flawless execution and a memorable guest experience.
  • Serve as the acting culinary lead in the Executive Chef’s absence.
  • Maintain a teaching, coaching, and development-focused back-of-house culture.
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Pastry, and front-of-house leadership to support seamless service.
  • Uphold strict quality, consistency, sanitation, and operational standards.
  • Inspire and motivate the team to achieve excellence every shift.

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: 167848

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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