Sous Chef, Longleaf Restaurant

Job description

Description About the Atlanta Botanical Garden: The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a world-class cultural destination dedicated to connecting people with plants and nature. The Longleaf Restaurant extends this mission through an exceptional culinary experience rooted in sustainability, freshness, and Southern hospitality. Position Summary: The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the daily operations of Longleaf kitchen. Working closely with the Executive Chef, this position ensures excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service. The Sous Chef helps maintain the highest standards of culinary quality, cleanliness, and food safety, while fostering a positive, educational, and collaborative environment for the kitchen team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Supervise and actively participate in the preparation and execution of menu items - Lead pre-shift meetings with the culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure service alignment - Expedite during service and provide on-the-line support as needed - Ensure the kitchen consistently meets or exceeds health inspection standards, maintaining an “A” rating - Uphold all Garden standards, state, and local sanitation regu...