Fine Dining Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Team Growth

Aatmos; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Discounted vision and dental insurance

Employee hotel travel program

Job summary

The Heirloom Room Restaurant & Bar at Rocky Waters Motor Inn in Gatlinburg, TN invites a hands-on Sous Chef to join as the Executive Chef's right hand, driving daily kitchen operations and upholding Appalachian culinary traditions.

Lead a high-performing heart of house team, ensure food quality, kitchen standards, inventory, and cost controls; mentor staff and maintain composure under pressure in busy service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant culinary leadership experience.
• Culinary degree, hospitality management degree, or equivalent on-the-job experience as a Sous Chef.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of food quality, appearance, and consistency on every shift.
• Ensure all food preparation, handling, storage, and sanitation practices meet standards.
• Develop and execute unique recipes in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Maintain knowledge of all menu items, recipes, methods of production, and presentation standards.
• Assist the Executive Chef with daily inventory and ordering protocols.
• Lead heart of house operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure guest satisfaction while managing food and operating costs.
• Lead and motivate the heart of house team with a positive, professional approach.
• Train team on cleanliness, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Assist in developing training protocols to drive consistent performance.
• Maintain composure under pressure during high-volume service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Inventory management

Team training

Education

Culinary degree

Hospitality management degree

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

The Heirloom Room Restaurant & Bar at Rocky Waters Motor Inn in Gatlinburg, TN invites a hands-on Sous Chef to join as the Executive Chef's right hand, driving daily kitchen operations and upholding Appalachian culinary traditions.

Lead a high-performing heart of house team, ensure food quality, kitchen standards, inventory, and cost controls; mentor staff and maintain composure under pressure in busy service.