Sous Chef

The Alden
Chamblee, Georgia
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

Position: Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine

Location: The Alden Restaurant, Chamblee Ga.

Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried

About Us:

The Alden is a casual, chef-driven restaurant serving elevated cuisine with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients using global techniques. We are a tight-knit, passionate team committed to creativity, consistency, and a healthy kitchen culture.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled and emotionally intelligent sous Chef to lead our kitchen operations with professionalism, precision, and presence. This person will work closely with ownership to maintain high standards, lead the culinary team, and help evolve the next chapter of our restaurant.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage kitchen staff with consistency and clarity

Maintain culinary standards, food cost, and prep systems

Collaborate with ownership on menus, specials, and seasonal direction

Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships

Uphold a positive, growth-oriented kitchen culture

Train and mentor chefs and line cooks

Stay calm and solution-focused under pressure

Qualifications:

3+ years in a senior kitchen leadership role (CDC or Executive Sous)

Strong leadership, delegation, and communication skills

Deep understanding of kitchen systems and operational flow

Ability to handle high-volume service while maintaining consistency

Passion for mentoring and team development

Emotional steadiness and self-awareness under pressure

ServSafe (or equivalent) certification

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Bonus structure based on performance

Paid time off

To Apply:

Please include your resume, a brief cover letter or note of intent, and any relevant portfolio materials in your reply.