Executive Sous Chef

About Us

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team of a high-volume, luxury modern Japanese restaurant in Buckhead.

Our restaurant is committed to delivering an elevated dining experience through exceptional ingredients, refined culinary techniques, impeccable presentation, and outstanding hospitality. We are looking for a passionate, disciplined, and highly experienced culinary professional who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of food quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with extensive experience in upscale dining, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent execution of all menu items.
• Support the Executive Chef in menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, flavor, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff across all stations.
• Ensure smooth kitchen execution during high-volume services.
• Maintain strict standards for food safety, sanitation, organization, and cleanliness.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Monitor kitchen performance and maintain efficient labor and operational practices.
• Coordinate with management and front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture.
• Ensure all recipes, preparation procedures, and kitchen standards are consistently followed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional kitchen experience in upscale or fine-dining restaurants.
• Previous experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume restaurant strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, techniques, and presentation preferred.
• Experience working in luxury dining or high-end hospitality environments.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse culinary team.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, inventory management, ordering, and kitchen controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and efficient under pressure.
• High standards of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in an established luxury dining environment.
• A professional and collaborative culinary team.
• Opportunities to contribute to menu development and culinary creativity.
• Career growth within a high-standard hospitality operation.
• The opportunity to help shape and maintain an exceptional dining experience.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for more than just a skilled cook. We want a true culinary leader who understands the demands of luxury hospitality and takes ownership of the kitchen.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food, committed to excellence, detail-oriented, and capable of leading by example. Someone who understands that consistency, discipline, teamwork, and execution are essential to success in a high-volume luxury restaurant.

If you are an accomplished culinary professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today!

High End Japanese Restaurant.