Atlanta Managing Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Menu

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $70k+ bonus opportunities

Health insurance (including HDHP)

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Holidays

Cell phone stipend

Free lunch

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sifted is seeking an emerging culinary leader to serve as the Managing Chef for our Atlanta market. This role is built for up-and-coming talent ready to take the next step into leadership while owning 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

Qualifications

• High-end restaurant experience is ideal and someone who can lead diverse cuisines.
• Demonstrated potential to grow into leadership and business ownership.
• Strong batch-cooking and production-management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations in Atlanta.
• Design and coordinate weekly menus reflecting dietary needs and creativity.
• Own ordering, inventory, cost performance, and production planning.
• Implement standardized kitchen processes to improve consistency and scalability.
• Coach and develop the Atlanta culinary team and manage staffing, PTO, and daily accountability.
• Translate feedback into kitchen improvements for eater satisfaction and client needs.
• Support rollout of new product lines and service enhancements.
• Maintain strict quality control, sanitation, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary leadership

Production management

Batch cooking

Communication

Coaching

Cross-functional

Cost control

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Sifted is seeking an emerging culinary leader to serve as the Managing Chef for our Atlanta market. This role is built for up-and-coming talent ready to take the next step into leadership while owning 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