Sous Chef – Upscale Steakhouse

Sous Chef – Upscale Steakhouse

Recruiting Partner: Jessica King

Fayetteville, Georgia | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $65,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 182092

Job Summary

An established, chef-driven upscale restaurant in Fayetteville is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys working in a polished, high-quality environment and wants to continue developing under an experienced Executive Chef. The ideal candidate brings a combination of culinary skill, leadership ability, consistency, and strong kitchen fundamentals.

What You'll Do

• Support the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and service execution

• Lead, coach, and develop cooks while maintaining a positive and accountable kitchen culture

• Ensure consistent execution, presentation, portioning, and quality across every service

• Help manage food cost, waste, prep levels, inventory, and kitchen organization

• Maintain high standards for sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness

• Assist with ordering, receiving, scheduling, and operational needs

• Take ownership of the kitchen and team when the Executive Chef is not present

• Help maintain consistency during high-volume services without sacrificing quality

• Contribute ideas and collaborate with culinary leadership as the restaurant continues to grow

• What We're Looking For

• Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Chef de Cuisine, or strong culinary leadership experience

• Experience in an upscale, chef-driven, steakhouse, or high-quality full-service restaurant

• Strong understanding of scratch cooking and proper culinary technique

• Proven ability to lead and develop a BOH team

• Understanding of food cost, labor, inventory, waste, and kitchen controls

• Organized and composed during busy services

• Strong attention to detail and consistency

• A hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside the team

• Stable career history and a genuine desire to grow with one organization

• Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$75,000 base salary

• Bonus opportunity

• Healthcare benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement plan

• Opportunity for professional development and career growth

• Why Join Us?

• This is more than an opportunity to simply run shifts. You'll join a restaurant that cares deeply about food quality, hospitality, team development, and creating a memorable dining experience.

• For a Sous Chef who wants to sharpen their leadership skills, work with a talented culinary team, and continue building a career in upscale dining, this is an opportunity with meaningful room to grow.