Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

mcm; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Metz Culinary Management seeks a warm, professional Culinary Leader to provide exceptional food service in our doctors’ lounge. You will prepare, present, replenish, and serve food and beverages while creating a welcoming environment for physicians and guests.

The ideal candidate has a strong customer-service mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and solid leadership experience in high-volume, contract-dining settings such as hospitals or corporate dining.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in a supervisory role or sous chef.
• High-volume kitchen background with demanding service levels.
• Catering and contract dining experience is a plus.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, friendly, and professional service to doctors and lounge guests.
• Prepare, plate, set up, and replenish food and beverage items.
• Maintain an inviting, clean, organized lounge throughout the shift.
• Greet physicians and guests with a smile and a helpful attitude.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and served at the proper temperature.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking as directed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-prevention guidelines.
• Partner with culinary, nutrition services, and facility teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Impeccable communication skills

High-volume kitchen

Supervisory or Sous Chef experience

Catering experience

Education

Culinary Degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a warm, professional, and service-driven Culinary Professional to provide exceptional food service and hospitality in our doctors’ lounge. This role is responsible for preparing, presenting, replenishing, and serving food and beverages while creating a welcoming environment for our physicians and guests. The ideal candidate brings a genuine smile, a positive personality, strong attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills.

• Provide courteous, friendly, and professional service to doctors and lounge guests at all times.
• Prepare, plate, set up, and replenish food and beverage items according to established standards.
• Maintain an inviting, clean, organized, and well-stocked doctors’ lounge throughout the shift.
• Greet physicians and guests with a smile and a helpful attitude, anticipating needs whenever possible.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and served at the proper temperature.
• Monitor inventory levels, communicate supply needs, and assist with ordering or restocking as directed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-prevention guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize counters, serving areas, equipment, tables, storage areas, and workstations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests, concerns, or special service needs.
• Partner with culinary, nutrition services, and facility teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

The Culinary Professional is expected to model hospitality excellence by creating a comfortable, polished, and welcoming lounge experience. Every interaction should reflect professionalism, respect, warmth, and a commitment to outstanding service.

Metz Culinary Management is growing and we have an opening for Rock Star Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager who shares our passion for Food, Service and Leadership.

We are seeking a Culinary Leader, with a mentoring management style contributing to a culture of fun, creativity and growth. If you have the CULINARY CHOPS and passion for current, trending and diverse menus, and are ready to hit the ground running in a fast paced, multi-outlet setting, we would like to hear from you!

Must have solid kitchen leadership experience. Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. A strong Supervisor with solid Culinary Training, ready for the next step would be ideal.

Requirements:

• 3-5+Plus Years in a Supervisory Experience or Sous Chef
• High Volume background
• Impeccable communicationskills
• Restaurant Management knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of Menu implementation with STUNNING presentation ideas
• Catering Experience
• Culinary Degree strongly preferred

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.