Senior Sous Chef (A-la-carte)

Company: Druid Hills Golf Club
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Senior Sous Chef is a partner to the Culinary Director (Executive Chef), responsible for the flawless orchestration of all daily culinary operations and food preparation across all a la carte dining venues. This role acts as the eyes in the kitchen, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency in every dish while managing and leading the BOH team. Responsibilities: Oversee all food preparation and cooking activities for all a la carte service periods (lunch, dinner, casual dining), ensuring adherence to the Culinary Director’s recipes and quality standards. Manage the BOH staff assigned to a la carte stations, including Sous Chefs, line cooks, and prep cooks, ensuring proper scheduling, training, and performance management. Ensure all kitchen areas, especially the a la carte line, are meticulously clean and sanitized throughout the day, following all health and safety regulations. Direct and coordinate all a la carte food production during service periods, maintaining a smooth, efficient, and timely flow of orders. Assist the Culinary Director in menu development specific to a la carte offerings, inventory management, and cost control initiatives. Conduct daily line checks for a la carte service and ensure proper food storage, rotation, and labeling to minimize waste. Retrieve packages from the receiving area and properly storing items and discarding unnecessary packaging. Lead the kitchen team with a positive and professional attitude, fostering a culture of high performance and mutual respect. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company. Requirements Required Skills/Abilities: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a large and diverse culinary team. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring flawless execution of complex operations. Expert culinary knowledge and proficiency in various cooking techniques and kitchen equipment. Thorough understanding of sanitation and food safety regulations. Understands importance of discretion and able to maintain confidentiality. Intermediate proficiency with computers for inventory, ordering, and scheduling. Education and Experience: 5 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a Sous Chef or equivalent leadership role, preferably within a high-volume a la carte or fine dining environment. Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification is highly preferred. 1 years of administration experience is required. Currently holds or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment an active Food Safety Manager Certification Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Verizon Phone Bill Discounts 401K employer match (up to 6%) Culture with Monthly Awards and Recognition Free lunch daily FSA for health and dependent care Employee Golf Days Hertz Rental Car Discounts Employee Scholarship Opportunity Employee Assistance Program

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