Sous Chef

Colletta Atlanta • Alpharetta, GA

23d

About The Position

The Sous Chef helps lead an upscale, approachable, food-focused kitchen, overseeing service and food quality on the line and procuring high-quality products for memorable dishes. The role supports staff development and a positive experience for both employees and guests while contributing to profit-and-loss goals. The Sous Chef oversees kitchen operations, resolves problems, communicates effectively, and represents Indigo Road Hospitality Group by creating memorable experiences through food.

The position calls for someone with at least two years of restaurant management experience who thrives in high-volume, scratch-kitchen environments. The Sous Chef works in partnership with the General Manager, leads by example, and helps maintain a positive, collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of successful restaurant management experience.
• Ability to thrive in high-volume, scratch-kitchen, upscale food-focused environments.
• Passion for Internal Hospitality and willingness to embrace the company's core values.
• Strong problem-resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversations.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for the guest experience by leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness.
• Oversee, maintain, and manage food and service quality.
• Assess, implement, and manage service standards, ensuring consistency across operational procedures.
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across recruitment, finance, legal, and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH).
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food, and beverage costs.
• Partner with the General Manager to foster a positive, collaborative environment and lead by example.
• Procure high-quality products and oversee service and food quality on the line.
• Encourage development among the team and contribute to a positive experience for staff and guests.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and quarterly performance-based bonuses.
• PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% match on the first 6% invested, with Roth options.
• Zero-interest housing loan program.
• Employee discounts at 15 restaurant concepts and the growing boutique hotels division.
• Four weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed