Sous Chef

Squareone Holding Company; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

STIR MEDLEY in Johns Creek, GA is seeking a Sous Chef to join a team focused on high standards of food quality, training, and guest satisfaction. The role offers opportunities to lead a growing concept portfolio and advance within the kitchen leadership track.

The position requires 2–5 years of experience in upscale casual dining, excellent communication, and a proven ability to develop a strong kitchen team. Competitive salary and growth potential are highlighted in the posting.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years cooking experience in an upscale casual dining restaurant.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven success in developing a team.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
• Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution.
• Stable job history showing upward career progression.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and development of hospitality-focused team members.
• Upholding high standards for food sanitation and quality.
• Enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Ensuring use of BOH systems to achieve kitchen performance; line checks, checklists, opening/closing procedures, prep lists.
• Setting expectations and monitoring performance standards for kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking experience in upscale casual

Excellent communication

Developing your team

Culinary excellence

Knowledge of systems and processes

Stable job history

Stand for long periods

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Johns Creek, GA 30097, Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year, Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Culinary Career?

We’re hiring a Sous Chef at STIR MEDLEY!

Here at STIR, we purposefully cultivate a culture of teamwork and support. We strive to do the right thing by our guests and staff. That means giving our team members the full training and support they need to advance their careers as restaurateurs and business people. We have a long track record of promoting within as the majority of our General Managers and Chefs have worked their way into their positions with many chances to grow within our concepts.

With multiple unique concepts across several locations using ingredients from scratch, we offer more than just a job — this is your opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive in an environment that values creativity, teamwork, and upward mobility.

Whether you’re ready to move up the ladder or want the flexibility to transfer and grow within our expanding portfolio, we’ve got the kitchen (and the future) for you. If you’re passionate about great food, sharp execution, and leading a strong team, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities for Sous Chef include:

• Hiring, training, and development of hospitality-focused Team Members
• Upholding the highest standards for food sanitation and quality
• Consistently enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production, and presentation
• Ensure use of BOH systems to achieve optimal kitchen performance; line checks, checklists, opening/closing procedures, prep lists
• Set expectations and monitor performance standards for managing kitchen staff

Qualifications: What we're looking for in a Sous Chef

• 2-5 years cooking experience in an upscale casual dining restaurant
• Excellent communication
• Proven success in a high- volume restaurant
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, and service
• Proven ability to develop your team
• Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution
• Stable job history which demonstrates upward career progression
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.