EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Compass Group USA; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Hanna Brothers seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in Fayetteville, GA, ensuring safe, sanitary kitchen operations and standards compliance. You will lead meal prep under corporate programs, guiding staff and ensuring quality and cost controls.

The role requires 3–5 years of culinary experience, a culinary degree or equivalent, ServSafe/HACCP knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training.
• 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Motivates, trains, develops and directs back of house staff to meet operation objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented cost-effectively.
• Assists in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Supports cost controls and expenditure management for the account.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

ServSafe certified

Staff training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts

Job description

Hanna Brothers

Position Title: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF-TRILITH-FAYETTEVILLE, GA

Salary: $75,000/Yr-$85,000/Yr

Hanna Brothers operates across multiple divisions including Film Catering, B&I (Business & Industry) foodservice operations, Disaster Relief, Studio Café dining, and Quick Takes micro-markets, serving a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from major film productions and corporate headquarters to large-scale emergency response efforts and public dining guests. Our B&I platform includes corporate dining, café management, executive dining, and workplace hospitality solutions. Our services span full-service catering, concessions, artist and VIP hospitality, conference and production dining, and fresh grab-and-go solutions. With operations rooted in Georgia and expanding through strategic partnerships and national opportunities, Hanna Brothers offers a dynamic platform for growth, innovation, and career advancement across multiple sectors of the foodservice and hospitality industry.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
• Motivates, trains, develops and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors
• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
• Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
• Applied food service sanitation certification, SERVSAFE, and/or HACCP federal guideline certification
• Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market/trends and creative food presentation preferred

Associates At Hanna Brothers Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, see paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hanna-Brothers-Landing-Page_April2026.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Hanna Brothers maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Hannah Brothers is a member of Compass Group USA