Sous Chef

Cosm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosm is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, cost control, and back-of-house labor efficiency. You will lead a team, manage inventory and vendor relations, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards.

You will open and close shifts, schedule staff within budget, and drive continuous improvement in food preparation and service. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or related training required.
• Must possess applicable state/local licenses and certifications.
• 3+ years of high-volume kitchen experience.
• 2+ years in kitchen management.
• Must be able to lift, stand, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate the team.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Ensures recipes are consistent in quality, appearance and production timeframes.
• Completes opening and closing procedures for kitchen staff.
• Schedules team within budgeted labor costs and approves vacations.
• Tracks and manages inventory and orders items for kitchen.
• Manages labor daily in the labor management system.
• Oversees hiring, training and development of team members.
• Monitors equipment maintenance and condition.
• Addresses team member and guest concerns and escalates as needed.
• Conducts annual performance reviews for kitchen staff.
• Ensures Health and Safety guidelines and OSHA policies are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Labor management

Inventory management

Education

Culinary school

Licenses & certifications

Job description

Cosm is a global technology company that brings experiences to life in immersive environments. We help our partners create spaces and content that blur the lines of real and virtual across three primary markets: Sports and Entertainment, Science and Education, and Parks and Attractions. Cosm was born from the fusion of some of the greatest innovators in the history of technology. Evans & Sutherland, Spitz, Inc., and Cosm Immersive combined forces to power the immersive experiences of the future as Cosm. Innovation is in our DNA.

Summary

The Sous Chef will be responsible for the overall daily operation of the Kitchen, as well as responsible for the food and food-related costs, procedures, quality, and all back-of-house labor percentage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all recipes are consistent in quality, appearance and production timeframes are adhered to for all items produced.
• Ensuring opening and closing procedures for kitchen staff are completed.
• Schedules team members within budgeted labor cost; approves vacation requests ensuring that staffing levels are still met.
• Track and manage the inventory, preparing and ordering all items for kitchen.
• Manage the labor daily in the labor management system.
• Oversee the team member hiring, training, and continued development.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and condition.
• Address team member and guest concerns and provide support in escalating situations.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for the kitchen line team members.
• Monitors all kitchen areas to ensure that all Health and Safety guidelines are in place and being followed and ensure OSHA codes and policies are followed at all times.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, procedures and Cosm standards
• Open and flexible schedule with the availability to work weekends and holidays as necessary

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or related training required
• Must possess applicable state/local licenses and certifications
• 3+ years of high-volume kitchen experience
• 2+ years in kitchen management
• Must be able to lift, stand, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate the team
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask

Disclaimer: This job description reflects the general duties of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive. Responsibilities may change or be added based on business needs at any time, with or without notice, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Cosm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.