Line Cook

GILMER COUNTY CHAMBER-COMMERCE; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GILMER COUNTY CHAMBER-COMMERCE in Ellijay, GA is seeking a Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef who wants more than clocking in and clocking out. Work with two world-renowned chefs, contribute ideas, and grow professionally in a kitchen built on craft and discipline.

You will cook at a high level, lead by example, mentor teammates, and uphold food safety with pride. This role requires nights and weekends and offers a serious kitchen culture with professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced in professional kitchens, fine dining, or high-volume scratch environments.
• Confident with knife skills, cooking methods, and executing under pressure.
• Organized, calm, and accountable when the tickets are flying.
• Curious, coachable, and excited to learn from chefs operating at the highest level.
• A leader on the line who earns respect through work ethic and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Cook at a high level every service, executing dishes with precision, consistency, and pride.
• Work hands-on with two world-renowned chefs, learning advanced techniques, systems, and standards.
• Help shape menus and specials using seasonal ingredients and creative input.
• Lead by example on the line, setting the tone for focus, cleanliness, and urgency.
• Mentor and train cooks, building a strong, disciplined, team-first kitchen culture.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food safety, sanitation, and organization.
• Manage prep, inventory, and execution so service runs clean and controlled.
• Support catered events and special dinners that push creativity and execution.

Skills

Knife skills

Leadership on the line

Mentor and train cooks

Organized

Calm under pressure

Job description

Ability to Commute: Ellijay, GA 30536 (Preferred)

Cook with purpose. Create with intention. Learn from the best.

This is not just another kitchen job.

We are building a kitchen driven by craft, discipline, and creativity, led bytwo world-renowned chefswho care deeply about food, technique, and the people who cook it. If you are a line cook who lives for the hum of service, the feel of a sharp knife, and the satisfaction of sending out plates you are proud to put your name on, this is your moment.

We are looking for aLead Line Cook / Sous Chefwho wants more than clocking in and clocking out. Someone who wants to grow, refine their skills, contribute ideas, and be part of a serious kitchen culture rooted in professionalism and respect for the craft.

What You Will Do

• Cook at a high level every service, executing dishes with precision, consistency, and pride
• Work hands-on with two world-renowned chefs, learning advanced techniques, systems, and standards
• Help shape menus and specials using seasonal ingredients and creative input
• Lead by example on the line, setting the tone for focus, cleanliness, and urgency
• Mentor and train cooks, building a strong, disciplined, team-first kitchen culture
• Maintain exceptional standards for food safety, sanitation, and organization
• Manage prep, inventory, and execution so service runs clean and controlled
• Support catered events and special dinners that push creativity and execution

Who You Are

• A serious cook who cares deeply about food, technique, and continuous improvement
• Experienced in professional kitchens, fine dining, or high-volume scratch environments
• Confident with knife skills, cooking methods, and executing under pressure
• Organized, calm, and accountable when the tickets are flying
• Curious, coachable, and excited to learn from chefs operating at the highest level
• A leader on the line who earns respect through work ethic and consistency
• Flexible and committed to the rhythm of restaurant life, including nights and weekends

Why This Role Matters

This is a chance to cook with purpose, expand your skill set, and be part of a kitchen where standards actually matter. You will not be micromanaged, but you will be challenged. You will not be anonymous, but you will be accountable. If you want to sharpen your craft, build leadership experience, and work in a kitchen that takes pride in what leaves the pass, you will feel at home here.