Sous Chef

Colletta Atlanta • Alpharetta, GA

22d

About The Position

The Sous Chef oversees kitchen operations, service, and food quality in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment focused on upscale yet approachable food. The role procures high-quality ingredients and creates memorable dishes while supporting the development of the kitchen team, resolving problems, and communicating effectively. The Sous Chef helps achieve restaurant profit-and-loss goals and works with the General Manager to foster a positive, collaborative environment. As an ambassador for The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, the Sous Chef embraces Internal Hospitality and aims to create memorable experiences through food.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of successful restaurant management experience.
• Experience thriving in high-volume, scratch-kitchen, upscale food-focused environments.
• Passion for Internal Hospitality and commitment to 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

• Lead a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where staff are treated with respect and kindness.
• Oversee, maintain, and manage food and service quality.
• Assess, implement, and manage service standards, ensuring consistency across operational procedures.
• Prepare an annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions to achieve financial objectives.
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives to mitigate risk and maximize profit across recruitment, finance, legal, and restaurant operations, including front- and back-of-house.
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food, and beverage costs.
• Partner with the General Manager to create a positive and collaborative environment and lead by example.
• Procure high-quality products and oversee service and food quality on the line.
• Encourage team development and help deliver a positive experience for staff and guests.
• Resolve problems and communicate effectively across kitchen operations.

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 the company’s restaurant concepts and 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