Lead Sous Chef — Creative Menus & Team Growth

Hilton Alpharetta Atlanta; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Vacation Pay

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Hilton Alpharetta Atlanta is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen functions, maintain top quality, and lead the culinary team. You will contribute to menu concepts, train staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls across daily operations.

The ideal candidate has technical or vocational training, ServSafe certification, and at least two years in production kitchen roles. A passion for creativity and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical, trade or vocational school degree required.
• Two years of partial work experience in a production kitchen.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• A self starter.
• Must have a true understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and concept.
• Manage and train the kitchen team effectively.
• Ensure consistency of the highest quality for all dishes served.
• Support hotel and department standards and training.
• Strong Positive Leadership Skills.
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Manage food and payroll cost controls.
• Knowledge of activities in other departments and implications.
• Ensure resources meet all business needs.
• Approach food in a creative and passionate way.
• Ability to work all kitchen stations if necessary.
• Must work a variety of shifts including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings.
• Manage all food and supplies through ordering and inventory standards.
• A strong understanding of daily, weekly and monthly inventories.
• Communicate verbally and written to provide clear directions and actions.
• Attend and contribute to any and all hotel and department meetings.
• Prepare daily production charts.
• Comply with hotel and department attendance rules.
• Willingness the learn and embrace changes.
• Assign and direct work on the line.
• Maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Excellent grooming skills and standards for the entire team.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Kitchen management

Food safety

Staff training

Education

Technical or vocational degree

Job description

Hilton Alpharetta Atlanta is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to oversee all kitchen functions, maintain top quality, and lead the culinary team. You will contribute to menu concepts, train staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls across daily operations.

The ideal candidate has technical or vocational training, ServSafe certification, and at least two years in production kitchen roles. A passion for creativity and teamwork is essential.