Executive Sous Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on経験

Performance-based incentives

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative, quality-driven culinary

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for a chef-driven fine dining restaurant in Chattanooga, TN. This hands-on leadership role requires directing kitchen operations, mentoring staff, and upholding Michelin-level standards in a demanding environment.

Relocation to Chattanooga is required. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of leadership in upscale dining, with experience in Michelin-starred or James Beard-recognized settings, exceptional cooking skills, and strong cost

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary leadership in upscale, fine dining or chef-driven restaurants.
• Experience in Michelin-starred or James Beard-recognized establishments is highly preferred.
• Hands-on leader with strong technical cooking skills and commitment to quality and presentation.
• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams and execute high-level service under pressure.
• Knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and maintain exceptional culinary standards.
• Develop and mentor kitchen staff to elevate performance.
• Oversee service execution in a demanding, high-profile restaurant setting.
• Collaborate on menu development and quality control.
• Partner with management on cost controls and inventory management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Michelin-starred

Kitchen operations

Mentorship

Food cost management

Job description

NOW HIRING: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Relocation Required

An acclaimed, chef-driven fine dining restaurant in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a talented Executive Sous Chef with experience in a Michelin-starred, James Beard-recognized, or similarly distinguished restaurant.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional ready to help lead kitchen operations, develop talent, and maintain exceptional culinary standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years of culinary leadership experience in upscale, fine dining, or chef-driven restaurants.
• Experience working in a Michelin-starred restaurant, a James Beard-recognized establishment, or a comparable high-caliber culinary operation.
• Exceptional technical cooking skills and a commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Proven ability to lead kitchen teams and execute high-level service in a demanding environment.
• Knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering, and waste management.
• A hands-on leader who values mentorship, teamwork, and culinary excellence.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• A collaborative, quality-driven culinary environment.

Important Details:

• Relocation to Chattanooga, TN, is required.
• Restaurant experience is essential.
• Hotel and resort culinary backgrounds alone will not be considered.

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