
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $48,100.00 - $64,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
exceptional benefits
generous 401(k) match
perks
Family feel
corporate support structure
Job Description
Legacy Ventures Restaurants is a distinguished hospitality company known for operating high-quality dining establishments with a focus on exceptional guest experiences, culinary excellence, and a strong corporate support structure. The company embraces a culture that prioritizes integrity, loyalty, intelligence, and a high level of professionalism among its team members. They are dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for guests, employees, and business partners alike, actively preventing discrimination and harassment based on diverse legally protected characteristics. Legacy Ventures Restaurants takes pride in its commitment to employee development, offering a clear career path for those who demonstrate skill, judgment, and a results-driven attitude. Their venues feature beautiful locations such as Ventanas, a premier private event facility with stunning views over Downtown and Midtown Atlanta, establishing the brand's reputation for elegance and quality in culinary and event service.
The Sous Chef role at Legacy Ventures Restaurants is a critical leadership position within the kitchen operations team, responsible for ensuring the daily efficient functioning of the kitchen while upholding the highest quality and consistency in food production. This position plays a pivotal role in embodying the company's culture through adherence to established policies and procedures, acting as a mentor and guide for kitchen personnel. The Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager and participates as an integral member of the management team. This role involves overseeing food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, and ensuring that all food items meet the restaurant's stringent quality and presentation standards.
As the Sous Chef, you will have the meaningful opportunity to contribute to seasonal menu planning and execute banquet events, including those hosted at the upscale Ventanas venue with its spectacular panoramic cityscape views. The role requires significant leadership in managing staff, training new employees to meet company standards, and maintaining an organized and professional kitchen environment. Physical demands include standing for the majority of the shift, with occasional lifting of heavy loads, reflecting the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the hospitality industry.
The company offers an extremely competitive pay package, exceptional benefits, and a notably generous 401(k) matching program with no vesting schedule, ensuring employees immediately benefit from retirement contributions. Additionally, Legacy Ventures Restaurants provides numerous perks and fosters a supportive family atmosphere where corporate resources are leveraged to aid individual success. The Sous Chef is expected to exemplify excellent customer service and set strong work standards while adapting flexibly to a changing environment. This ensures the company's reputation for quality service is consistently upheld.
Joining Legacy Ventures Restaurants as a Sous Chef means becoming part of a vibrant team that values high-energy, balanced egos, and a passion for excellence. You will be entrusted with critical responsibilities to maintain food quality, timely delivery of dishes, and kitchen hygiene, while having direct interactions with guests, fellow management, and kitchen staff. The company supports career growth and rewards proactive team members who demonstrate dedication and competence in a fast-paced, demanding work environment. Legacy Ventures Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.
The Sous Chef role at Legacy Ventures Restaurants is a critical leadership position within the kitchen operations team, responsible for ensuring the daily efficient functioning of the kitchen while upholding the highest quality and consistency in food production. This position plays a pivotal role in embodying the company's culture through adherence to established policies and procedures, acting as a mentor and guide for kitchen personnel. The Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager and participates as an integral member of the management team. This role involves overseeing food preparation, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, and ensuring that all food items meet the restaurant's stringent quality and presentation standards.
As the Sous Chef, you will have the meaningful opportunity to contribute to seasonal menu planning and execute banquet events, including those hosted at the upscale Ventanas venue with its spectacular panoramic cityscape views. The role requires significant leadership in managing staff, training new employees to meet company standards, and maintaining an organized and professional kitchen environment. Physical demands include standing for the majority of the shift, with occasional lifting of heavy loads, reflecting the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the hospitality industry.
The company offers an extremely competitive pay package, exceptional benefits, and a notably generous 401(k) matching program with no vesting schedule, ensuring employees immediately benefit from retirement contributions. Additionally, Legacy Ventures Restaurants provides numerous perks and fosters a supportive family atmosphere where corporate resources are leveraged to aid individual success. The Sous Chef is expected to exemplify excellent customer service and set strong work standards while adapting flexibly to a changing environment. This ensures the company's reputation for quality service is consistently upheld.
Joining Legacy Ventures Restaurants as a Sous Chef means becoming part of a vibrant team that values high-energy, balanced egos, and a passion for excellence. You will be entrusted with critical responsibilities to maintain food quality, timely delivery of dishes, and kitchen hygiene, while having direct interactions with guests, fellow management, and kitchen staff. The company supports career growth and rewards proactive team members who demonstrate dedication and competence in a fast-paced, demanding work environment. Legacy Ventures Restaurants is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- a minimum of 1 year experience as a sous chef or assistant sous chef in a high-volume kitchen
- extensive cooking and food production experience
- knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- physical ability to stand for prolonged periods
- ability to lift and carry weights up to 70 pounds regularly
- strong organizational skills
- excellent communication and leadership abilities
- flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- College or culinary training preferred
- a minimum of 1 year working as a SC or ASC in high volume kitchen
- extensive cooking and production experience is a must
- commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
- basic math and computer skills
- Revel/Micros/Aloha experience a plus
- knowledge of basic training techniques
- awareness of local, state and federal health and sanitation laws
- understanding of proper use and maintenance of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, refrigeration, fryers, slicer, knives, burr mixer and dish machine
- ability to work in a high-energy and demanding environment
Job Duties
- Prepares daily production list
- ensures that staff keeps all stations stocked before and during the meal period
- verifies that kitchen staff follows all recipes and portions servings correctly
- expert management of the expo and ticket lines - ensuring timeliness, consistency and quality in every dish that leaves our kitchen
- keeps kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized
- places food and supply orders as directed
- receives product by verifying invoice and freshness of product
- hires and trains employees to company standards
- sets excellent customer service and work examples
- actively participates as a member of the management team
- manages staffing levels throughout shift
- performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Executive Chef/General Manager at any time
- 90% of time standing and 10% of time sitting
- direct contact with guests, managers and employees
- behaves professionally and can be flexible in a changing environment
- must be able to carry loads greater than 35 pounds, and be able to transport up to 70 pounds regularly
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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