Executive Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Execution

Holbrook Life; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Holbrook Life in Decatur, GA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in daily kitchen management, oversee food quality, lead a culinary team, enforce sanitation, and drive resident and guest satisfaction. The role requires hands-on leadership during service, HACCP compliance, and the ability to step in as culinary leader as needed.

Strong supervisory experience in high-volume operations, ServSafe certification, and a commitment to hospitality excellence are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree or hospitality training preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain within company timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen execution with the Executive Chef, providing hands-on direction and accountability during service.
• Ensure plates meet Holbrook standards for flavor, temperature, portioning, presentation and timing.
• Support menu planning, production, daily features, events, catering, resident functions and seasonal menus.
• Maintain high standards for line checks, prep lists, labeling, dating, storage, sanitation, allergens, cooling and HACCP compliance.
• Assist with scheduling, station assignments, training plans, and coaching for culinary team members.
• Use TOAST, ordering systems and inventory tools to forecast, purchase and ensure service readiness.
• Maintain inventory, rotate product, monitor waste, manage par levels and assist with food cost and labor cost control.
• Manage vendor relationships, quality concerns, credits, substitutions and product consistency.
• Keep kitchens, walk-ins, freezers and storage clean, organized and inspection-ready.
• Respond to resident, guest and service team needs with urgency and hospitality.
• Fill in for the Executive Chef as needed to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or hospitality training (preferred)

ServSafe certification (required or obtainable)

Job description

Holbrook Life in Decatur, GA is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in daily kitchen management, oversee food quality, lead a culinary team, enforce sanitation, and drive resident and guest satisfaction. The role requires hands-on leadership during service, HACCP compliance, and the ability to step in as culinary leader as needed.

Strong supervisory experience in high-volume operations, ServSafe certification, and a commitment to hospitality excellence are