Kitchen Operations Leader — Cost, Quality & Team

Venues; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosm is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the daily operation of the kitchen and manage food cost, procedures, quality, and back-of-house labor budgets. You will ensure recipe consistency, oversee opening/closing, and supervise hiring and training of the kitchen team.

Ideal candidates will have culinary schooling, state/local licenses, and 3+ years in high-volume kitchens with at least 2 years in kitchen management, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or related training required.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all recipes are consistent in quality, appearance and production timeframes.
• Schedules team members within budgeted labor cost; approves vacations.
• Tracks and manages inventory; prepares and orders items for kitchen.
• Oversee hiring, training and development of kitchen staff.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Culinary school graduate or related training

Licenses and certifications as required

Job description

Cosm is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the daily operation of the kitchen and manage food cost, procedures, quality, and back-of-house labor budgets. You will ensure recipe consistency, oversee opening/closing, and supervise hiring and training of the kitchen team.

Ideal candidates will have culinary schooling, state/local licenses, and 3+ years in high-volume kitchens with at least 2 years in kitchen management, plus strong leadership and communication skills.