Atlanta Managing Chef: Catering & Kitchen Leadership

Rippling (Netherlands); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (HDHP)

Vision & dental option

401(k) after six months

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Cell phone reimbursement

Free lunch

Job summary

Sifted in Atlanta is seeking an emerging Managing Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen execution, menu quality, team development, and operating discipline. The Managing Chef leads the Atlanta culinary team, drives production excellence, partners on eater and client satisfaction, and will be closely supported by the District Chef as they grow into broader culinary leadership responsibilities.

Compensation is $70,000 with bonus opportunities, plus comprehensive benefits and an on-site work

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen and developing menus in high-volume environments.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and accountability skills.
• Proficiency in cost control, portioning, and production planning.
• Commitment to sanitation and safety standards across operations.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations in Atlanta to ensure quality and consistency.
• Design and coordinate weekly menus reflecting dietary needs and creativity.
• Own ordering, inventory, cost performance, and production planning.
• Implement standard kitchen processes and training for scalability.
• Coach and develop the Atlanta team; manage scheduling and performance.
• Drive eater and client satisfaction through menu and service improvements.
• Support new product rollouts and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, safety, and quality control.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Inventory management

Cost control

Production planning

Quality assurance

Sanitation and safety

Team development

Communication

Batch cooking

Tools

Back-of-house systems

Culinary technology

Google Workspace

Job description

Sifted in Atlanta is seeking an emerging Managing Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen execution, menu quality, team development, and operating discipline. The Managing Chef leads the Atlanta culinary team, drives production excellence, partners on eater and client satisfaction, and will be closely supported by the District Chef as they grow into broader culinary leadership responsibilities.

Compensation is $70,000 with bonus opportunities, plus comprehensive benefits and an on-site work