Sous Chef - Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Employee Discounts on Food and Beve­r­

On-site team dining

Résumé du poste

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and ensure top-quality food and presentation. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus, costing, and training, while maintaining health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and deliver consistent results.

Qualifications

• Leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills.
• Flexibility to changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Ensure kitchen operations comply with health regulations and safety standards.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop kitchen staff; manage schedules and workflow.
• Assign tasks to cooks and kitchen staff based on station needs and skill levels.
• Train new kitchen staff on proper techniques, recipes, and safety protocols, and provide feedback.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, production, and presentation with recipes and standards.
• Develop and implement creative, innovative menus with the Executive Chef to create items and specials.
• Assist with costing menu items to maintain profitability and ensure consistency.
• Resolve guest complaints related to food promptly and professionally.
• Monitor food inventory levels and place orders; implement food rotation to prevent waste.
• Analyze food cost reports and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and sanitation to meet health codes; report maintenance issues.
• Manage kitchen workflow during peak service to boost efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with the Executive Chef, kitchen staff, and other departments.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Bilingual Spanish (nice to have)

Description du poste

Sous Chef - Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall

About Electric Hospitality:

Electric Hospitality is an innovative, Atlanta-based restaurant group and catering enterprise founded by acclaimed entrepreneur Michael Lennox. Celebrated Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall , Muchacho, Ranger Station, Electric Events , and the Eastside Swim & Social Club , our mission is t o bring joy to our world by creating and sharing Electric Experiences and communities. What does this mean? We believe a life well lived is one where you share impossibly good times with others regularly. We create environments for ultimate enjoyment. We create spaces where positive energy, creativity. Culture and community intersect. Join our team and be part of something special!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all kitchen and food operations comply with health regulations and licensing guidelines; enforce adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop kitchen staff; manage schedules and workflow.
• Assign tasks to cooks and kitchen staff based on station needs and skill levels.
• Train new kitchen staff on proper techniques, recipes, and safety protocols, and provide performance feedback and coaching.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, production, and presentation; ensure consistent adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks throughout the cooking process and address any inconsistencies or issues immediately.
• Develop and implement creative, innovative, and high-quality menus; review and adjust menus as needed, collaborating with the Executive Chef to develop new menu items and specials.
• Assist with costing menu items to maintain profitability and ensure consistent execution across all shifts.
• Resolve all guest complaints related to food promptly and professionally.
• Monitor food inventory levels and place orders to maintain appropriate stock; implement proper food rotation practices to prevent waste.
• Analyze food cost reports and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and sanitation to ensure compliance with health codes; maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Manage kitchen workflow during peak service periods to optimize efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with the Executive Chef, kitchen staff, and other departments, fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Address any staff concerns or conflicts promptly.
• Prepare accurate, timely reports as needed to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Represent the restaurant at outside functions as needed, promoting the establishment to the community

Qualifications/Skills:

• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Effective communication with people at all levels and from various backgrounds; bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Essential Physical Functions:

• Ability to stand/walk for 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Will frequently stand, walk, reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data.
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Must tolerate higher levels of noise from music and customer traffic.
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, and soy.
• Report to work in the required complete uniform.
• Maintain a well-manicured appearance and persona that reflects the restaurant's image.
• Meet personal schedule requirements punctually.
• Be courteous, friendly, and pleasant.
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Discounts on Food and Beverages