Executive Sous Chef — Fine Dining Leader & Mentor

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

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