Hourly Sous Chef

Hearth Pizza Tavern•Atlanta, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

At Hearth Pizza Tavern, we do things differently. Scratch-made dough, house-made cheeses, fresh ingredients, oven-fired pizzas, and a fast-paced tavern atmosphere built around quality food and genuine hospitality. We’re looking for a hands-on, high-energy Sous Chef who thrives in a busy kitchen, leads by example, and takes pride in consistency, organization, and team development. If you’re passionate about food, love coaching others, and want to grow with a strong culinary team, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

2+ years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook, or similar)
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and hold a team accountable
Experience in high-volume, scratch kitchen environments preferred
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen systems
Ability to stay calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure
Weekend availability is required
Nights and holiday availability expected
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations and service execution in a high-volume environment
Supervise, coach, and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen team members
Ensure recipe consistency, proper portioning, presentation standards, and ticket accuracy
Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and food cost control
Maintain prep production levels and kitchen organization for efficient service
Enforce sanitation, food safety, and health department compliance standards
Assist with scheduling, labor management, and productivity oversight
Support menu development, feature items, and recipe execution
Step into the kitchen leadership responsibilities in the Chef’s absence
Foster a positive, accountable, team-focused kitchen culture