Position Summary
We're hiring an experienced, driven Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team as we open Deepwell — the newest full-service restaurant from the Kindred Hospitality group. This role is suited to a culinary leader who takes pride in consistency, mentorship, and bringing a seasonally-driven menu to life night after night.
About Us
Deepwell is an upscale casual restaurant and part of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned five James Beard Foundation nominations for Best Chef: Southeast along with other national and local accolades. We want to continue to grow and push the boundaries of food and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and quality across all stations
- Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, including cooks and prep cooks
- Oversee food preparation, plating, and presentation to meet the restaurant's standards
- Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to control food costs and minimize waste
- Create and update prep lists, recipes, and station setups for seasonal menu changes
- Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen
- Step in on the line during high-volume service to maintain pace and quality
- Assist with scheduling, labor management, and kitchen staffing
- Communicate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless, well-paced service
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader preferred; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred
- Strong culinary skills across multiple stations, with a seasonally-driven approach to cooking
- Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team
- Working knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and vendor ordering
- ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $55,000 per year.
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
- Employee Discounts
- Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group
Job Type: Full-time, 50 Hours a Week
Schedule: Night shiftShift: 10-hour shift
Restaurant Type: Upscale casual
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Kindred Hospitality Group is an award-winning restaurant group of restaurant brands that focus on genuine hospitality and building distinguished workplaces with exceptional culture. To learn more about each of our concepts, please view the links below:
Kindred | Albertine | milkbread | Hello, Sailor