Sous Chef — Lead, Mentor & Elevate Italian Kitchen

Maggiano's, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance and Disability coverage

Career growth across Brinker brands

Best You EDU education and tuition

Team Member dining discounts

EAP and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Maggiano's Little Italy in Atlanta is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team with passion for Italian-American cooking and guest-focused hospitality. You will mentor cooks, uphold quality, and drive consistency in every dish served, while partnering with the Executive Chef to develop future kitchen leaders.

This role offers a path to growth, opportunities to refine craft, and a collaborative environment that values excellence and teamwork in a high-volume, upscale restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong command of Italian-American cuisine and classic cooking techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations during service.
• Coach and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen teammates.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards across all menu items.
• Perform line checks to ensure dishes meet Maggiano's specifications.
• Manage food production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste.
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards per health regulations.
• Step into any kitchen station as needed to support the team during high-volume periods.
• Collaborate with leadership to control food costs and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Italian-American cuisine

Team motivation

Food safety & sanitation

Flexible scheduling

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Maggiano's Little Italy in Atlanta is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team with passion for Italian-American cooking and guest-focused hospitality. You will mentor cooks, uphold quality, and drive consistency in every dish served, while partnering with the Executive Chef to develop future kitchen leaders.

This role offers a path to growth, opportunities to refine craft, and a collaborative environment that values excellence and teamwork in a high-volume, upscale restaurant setting.