Lead Sous Chef — Culinary Ops & Team Development

Landed; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sous Chef at ITL Group partners with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, supervise kitchen staff, ensure quality, and uphold standards across shifts.

They mentor team members, develop menus with the culinary leadership, manage cost controls, and champion guest experiences while maintaining brand integrity and safety compliance. This hands-on role requires strong communication and hospitality excellence in a high-volume environment near Trilith.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience.
• Prior Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and food service regulations.
• Familiarity with POS systems and inventory management tools.
• Food Handler or Food Safety Certification required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and objective in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Operations & Quality Control across the restaurant.
• Menu Execution & Development Support with leadership on seasonal changes.
• Leadership & Team Development including coaching and performance feedback.
• Financial & Administrative Support: scheduling, payroll input, inventories.
• Compliance, Safety & Maintenance of health and sanitation standards.
• Guest Experience & Brand Representation: engage guests and respond to feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Guest-Centric Mindset

Operational Excellence

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management tools

Job description

The Sous Chef at ITL Group partners with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, supervise kitchen staff, ensure quality, and uphold standards across shifts.

They mentor team members, develop menus with the culinary leadership, manage cost controls, and champion guest experiences while maintaining brand integrity and safety compliance. This hands-on role requires strong communication and hospitality excellence in a high-volume environment near Trilith.