Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Kitchen Excellence & Menu

Atrium Hospitality; North Carolina; On-site; USD 2,149,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Paid time off

DailyPay

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Brand discounts

Job summary

Atrium Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Raleigh-Durham Embassy Suites kitchen in Cary, NC. The role focuses on directing a high-performing team, creating menus aligned with cost goals, and ensuring top-quality cuisine and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of culinary leadership, ServSafe certification, and a strong foundation in food prep and costing. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity at a prominent Atrium property.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience with leadership.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Culinary certification preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of food prep, recipes, and costing.
• Physically capable for a dynamic kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in leading, training, and scheduling a high-performing kitchen team.
• Prepare and present meals that meet high standards of quality, consistency, and taste.
• Monitor performance and production flow to maintain top-tier results and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in menu creation to deliver innovation while managing productivity and cost goals.
• Ensure storage and prep areas meet health code requirements and cleanliness standards.
• Participate in special projects to improve kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

Culinary certification

ServSafe certified

Food costing

Physical fitness

Job description

Atrium Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Raleigh-Durham Embassy Suites kitchen in Cary, NC. The role focuses on directing a high-performing team, creating menus aligned with cost goals, and ensuring top-quality cuisine and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of culinary leadership, ServSafe certification, and a strong foundation in food prep and costing. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity at a prominent Atrium property.