Sous Chef: Menu Innovator & Kitchen Team Leader

Upper Crust Food Service; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in aligning menu planning with prep, production, and service across campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing. You’ll contribute ideas to menu concepts while ensuring consistent standards and teamwork in a dynamic kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food service, familiarity with bulk prep, and strong communication. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, uphold safety and sanitation, and be ready to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience, ideally with bulk prep and production in a commercial kitchen.
• Food safety handler and sanitation certification, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Comfort standing for 8+ hours and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to ensure food is prepared safely, efficiently, and to spec.
• Collaborate on seasonal, evolving menu concepts.
• Keep the kitchen and dining room clean and sanitary.
• Wash utensils, equipment, and dishes as needed.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

Skills

Food service experience

Bulk prep & production

Communication skills

Background check readiness

Stamina for long shifts

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in aligning menu planning with prep, production, and service across campuses, schools, camps, and Greek housing. You’ll contribute ideas to menu concepts while ensuring consistent standards and teamwork in a dynamic kitchen.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in food service, familiarity with bulk prep, and strong communication. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, uphold safety and sanitation, and be ready to lift up to 50