Sous Chef Jobs in Georgia
Sous chef jobs in Georgia are concentrated in the hospitality, hotel, and resort sectors, with demand running from mid-level kitchen leadership roles up to senior sous chefs managing high-volume operations. The heaviest hiring is in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where established employers like Marriott hotels, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, and Sodexo maintain consistent kitchen staffing needs. The most in-demand specialties are upscale Southern cuisine, catering and banquet operations, and farm-to-table fine dining. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Benefits We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and paid time off.
- Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Quarterly bonuses based on performance.
- Professional Development: Paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career - we promote from within.
- Referral Program: Earn a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions through our employee referral program (for locations other than home location).
- Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
- Holidays: Most locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.
Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine:
Job Summary:
The Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine leads a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards and reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift
- Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experience
- Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach
- Promote a fun and positive family work environment
- Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
- Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff
- Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks
- Will engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
- Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines
- Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant
- Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef
Job Requirements:
- 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
- Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to perform occasional duties such as providing shift coverage, meeting liquor license requirements (depending on the state), delivering large catering orders (which may include operating a rental truck), making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations to support operations.
- Experience mentoring and training hourly Team Members
- Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
- Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
- Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper, as well as have the ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity
- Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen
Preferences:
- Restaurant leadership experience working in casual or upscale dining
- Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols
Why work for us?
Because it’s more than a job. We take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience, fueled by passion for our craft, respect for our people, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Apply Now
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- Gather your work history, and if applicable, prepare your resume for submission.
- Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.
Benefits We Offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and paid time off.
- Competitive Pay & Performance Incentives: Quarterly bonuses based on performance.
- Professional Development: Paid management training program to enhance skills and advance career - we promote from within.
- Referral Program: Earn a $250 referral bonus for Team Member positions and $500 for restaurant management positions through our employee referral program (for locations other than home location).
- Exclusive Discounts: Access exclusive employee discounts.
- Holidays: Most locations closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Supportive Community: Financial assistance through the Lucky Cat Fund during hardships for qualifying team members.
Hiring immediately for full-time Senior Sous Chef or Senior Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine:
Job Summary:
The Senior Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager or Chef De Cuisine leads a culinary team managing daily restaurant culinary and food service operations to ensure high operating standards and reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a high volume, scratch kitchen culinary team with food prep and execution of menu items, procedures, and recipes, providing clear direction throughout the shift
- Ensure guest satisfaction through memorable culinary experience
- Develop, mentor, and inspire your culinary team to continue to learn and teach
- Promote a fun and positive family work environment
- Assists with scheduling, interviewing, and hiring
- Provides feedback to staff and recognition of staff
- Responsible for maintaining product quality standards by performing regular line checks
- Will engage in prep and line cooking activities as needed during the shift to ensure timely execution
- Accountable for following and executing all state safety and sanitation guidelines
- Contributes to building sales and maximize financial success for the restaurant
- Assists with cost control and food inventories as directed by the Executive Chef
Job Requirements:
- 3+ years of prior culinary or restaurant leadership experience
- Experience working in a hands-on, fast paced, high volume environment
- Must possess a valid driver’s license to perform occasional duties such as providing shift coverage, meeting liquor license requirements (depending on the state), delivering large catering orders (which may include operating a rental truck), making supply runs, local restaurant marketing, attending offsite training and business meetings, and traveling between restaurant locations to support operations.
- Experience mentoring and training hourly Team Members
- Exposure to managing inventory, cost of goods and overall control of financials
- Must be able to stand and walk for periods of eight to ten hours in length each shift
- Must be able to reach, bend, balance and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs. repeatedly during a shift. At times it might be necessary to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to operate kitchen equipment including a wok, mixer, slicer, and buffalo chopper, as well as have the ability to use knives appropriately and maintain their integrity
- Must be able to work around various levels of temperature, including warm to very warm temperatures in the kitchen
Preferences:
- Restaurant leadership experience working in casual or upscale dining
- Experience working in a restaurant chain or franchise with established processes, systems, and accustomed to corporate structure and protocols
Why work for us?
Because it’s more than a job. We take PRIDE in creating a heart-filled, guest-led Pan-Asian dining experience, fueled by passion for our craft, respect for our people, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Apply Now
- Search for jobs by keyword or location.
- Gather your work history, and if applicable, prepare your resume for submission.
- Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sous chef jobs across Georgia.
- Minimum two years of progressive line cook or kitchen supervisor experience in a professional setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage food cost, waste reduction, and inventory control processes
- Experience leading a kitchen team and training cooks on prep and service standards
- Proficiency in HACCP food safety protocols and ability to maintain a ServSafe certification
- Ability to work high-volume service in fast-paced hotel, restaurant, or catering environments
- Familiarity with menu development, recipe costing, and seasonal menu rotation planning
Sous Chef Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a sous chef in Georgia?
Becoming a sous chef in Georgia typically starts with completing a culinary arts program at a school such as the Culinary Institute of Virginia's Atlanta campus, Le Cordon Bleu's former Atlanta location's successor programs, or Georgia State University's hospitality program, followed by several years in line cook and lead cook roles. Georgia does not require a state-issued chef's license, but most employers expect a current ServSafe Food Handler or Food Manager certification, which is recognized statewide and issued through the National Restaurant Association.
Which companies hire sous chefs in Georgia?
Employers hiring sous chefs in Georgia right now include Hilton, Bon Appetit, and Delaware North, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's dense concentration of full-service hotels, convention centers, and growing upscale dining scenes in Atlanta and Savannah means large hospitality groups and contract food service companies are among the most consistent sources of openings.
Which Georgia cities have the most sous chef jobs?
The cities with the most sous chef openings in Georgia are Atlanta, Savannah, and Alpharetta. Atlanta drives the bulk of demand through its large convention hotel market, corporate dining accounts, and a restaurant scene that has expanded significantly in Midtown, Buckhead, and the Westside, while Savannah's tourism economy and Augusta's growing hospitality sector add steady openings outside the metro.
Are there remote sous chef jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Sous chef work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical presence in a kitchen for prep, service oversight, and team management. About 0% of sous chef openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be consulting, menu development, or culinary training roles rather than traditional kitchen leadership positions.
How can I get hired as a sous chef in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a lead cook or kitchen supervisor role at a Georgia hotel or catering company, where internal promotion to sous chef is common. Large Atlanta employers like Sodexo and Aramark run associate culinary programs and promote from within, and convention center food service operations frequently hire kitchen leads with limited supervisory history. Earning a ServSafe Food Manager certification and building a portfolio of menu costing work strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to sous chef jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to sous chef jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your experience level and preferred location within Georgia, and apply directly through each listing.
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