Sous Chef - Ecco Midtown

Fifth Group Restaurant; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Group Restaurant in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to supervise the back-of-house team in a fast-paced, upscale casual kitchen. You’ll oversee scheduling, training, budgeting, and strict adherence to food quality and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes profitability, staff development, and precise recipe execution, working in close partnership with the Executive Chef to optimize labor and waste while elevating guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in high volume, upscale casual kitchens.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise BOH hourly staff, fostering learning and accountability.
• Maintain staffing levels and participate in hiring.
• Understand and contribute to P&L and departmental budgets.
• Oversee labor, food, beverage, and controllable costs.
• Ensure adherence to standards, procedures, and quality control.
• Lead by example and mentor managers and staff.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on menu planning and recipe execution.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Staff development

Food safety

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Who you are: You are a master of organization and efficiency, running shifts with seamless precision. Your unwavering commitment to culinary excellence and passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences set you apart. With your strong management skills and focus on profitability, you ensure the restaurant's stability and success while upholding the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction.

Who we are: Are you ready to join the ranks of the Fifth Group Restaurants, where our purpose is to ignite passion and bring joy to people's lives? Since our establishment in 1993, we have been dedicated to making a mark on Atlanta's dining scene and elevating the city's culinary reputation. We cherish a work environment built on positivity, respect, diversity, and the pursuit of profitability. We value the importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle while setting and achieving meaningful goals. If you're ready to be a part of the Fifth Group family and make a lasting impact in the world of dining, we invite you to join us as a Fifth Grouper!

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise BOH hourly staff, fostering a culture of learning and creativity.
• Ensure job fulfillment, appearance, and professionalism of the team.
• Conduct new hire and ongoing training consistently and effectively.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels and participate in the hiring process.
• Understand P&L statements and contribute to profitability.
• Supervise budgets for labor, food, beverage, and controllables.
• Target and address problem areas, developing actionable plans for improvement.
• Manage waste tracking, product storage, and efficient rotation methods.
• Optimize scheduling and personnel management for budgeted production.
• Demonstrate excellent culinary skills and instruct hourly staff.
• Collaborate on recipe development and menu planning with Executive Chef.
• Execute smooth shifts, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures.
• Accountable for opening, closing, and daily/weekly duties of the BOH staff.
• Master expediting skills for consistent ticket times and perfect plate presentations.
• Uphold strict food quality, handling, and sanitation standards.
• Proactively ensure workplace safety and back door security.
• Communicate professionally and proactively with the front of the house.
• Lead by example and serve as a role model for managers and staff.
• Set a standard of self-accountability, timeliness, and punctuality.
• Comprehend and execute restaurant objectives and strategies.
• Utilize effective time management tools to prioritize tasks and meet goals.
• Timely and accurately handle daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly priorities.
• Follow up on weekly cleaning projects and establish SOPs for efficient operations.
• Manage an assigned department and provide guidance to at least two individuals.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 2+ years of experience in high volume, upscale casual kitchens
• Professional and personable
• Self-starter that sets and accomplishes goals
• Organizational, time management and project management skills
• Creative, innovative, effective
• Positive attitude
• Passion for serving others

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking
• Occasional stooping, kneeling and crawling
• Occasional ascending or descending of ladders, stairs and/or ramps
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours per shift
• Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows and wrists
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular and continuing basis
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs, i.e. case of wine, full ice buckets, etc
• Must be able to listen and speak, for both guest and team member interaction
• Constant use of POS/Computer systems
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.