Senior Kitchen Manager & Culinary Lead

Cobb-Marietta Coliseum a nd Exhibit; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority in Atlanta seeks a seasoned kitchen operations manager to supervise staff, plan menus, control costs, and ensure top quality. The role reports to the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director and requires leadership across a high-volume, event-driven kitchen.

Candidates should possess deep French culinary knowledge, robust sous chef or garde-manger background, and a commitment to sanitation, safety, and customer service excellence in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of French classical, contemporary and modern cooking.
• Advanced knowledge of food, produce and quality ingredients.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines and compliance.
• Experience as Garde Mange or Sous Chef in a comparable facility.
• Strong management skills: organization, leadership, budgetary control, communication, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily kitchen activities and staff.
• Maintain high-quality food production and service with cost controls.
• Develop and participate in menu planning and quality control initiatives.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and a clean, well-organized work environment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and coordinate catering for events.

Skills

French cooking

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Quality control

Budget & cost control

Job description

Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority in Atlanta seeks a seasoned kitchen operations manager to supervise staff, plan menus, control costs, and ensure top quality. The role reports to the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director and requires leadership across a high-volume, event-driven kitchen.

Candidates should possess deep French culinary knowledge, robust sous chef or garde-manger background, and a commitment to sanitation, safety, and customer service excellence in a fast-paced