Hourly Sous Chef in Sandy Springs, Georgia at Hearth Pizza Tavern

5992 Roswell Rd - Sandy Springs

Starting at $20/hour based on experience

At Hearth Pizza Tavern, we do things differently. Scratch-made dough, house-made cheeses, fresh ingredients, oven-fired pizzas, and a fast-paced tavern atmosphere built around quality food and genuine hospitality.

We’re looking for a hands-on, high-energy Sous Chef who thrives in a busy kitchen, leads by example, and takes pride in consistency, organization, and team development. If you’re passionate about food, love coaching others, and want to grow with a strong culinary team, we’d love to meet you.

As our Sous Chef, you’ll partner with the Chef to help lead day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining the quality standards our guests expect.

• Lead daily kitchen operations and service execution in a high-volume environment
• Supervise, coach, and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen team members
• Ensure recipe consistency, proper portioning, presentation standards, and ticket accuracy
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and food cost control
• Maintain prep production levels and kitchen organization for efficient service
• Enforce sanitation, food safety, and health department compliance standards
• Assist with scheduling, labor management, and productivity oversight
• Support menu development, feature items, and recipe execution
• Step into the kitchen leadership responsibilities in the Chef’s absence
• Foster a positive, accountable, team-focused kitchen culture

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Line Cook, or similar)
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and hold a team accountable
• Experience in high-volume, scratch kitchen environments preferred
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen systems
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Weekend availability is required
• Nights and holiday availability expected
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift to 50 lbs

• Starting at $20+/hour based on experience
• Growth opportunities with an expanding culinary team
• Employee dining discounts
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunity to contribute creatively to specials and menu ideas
• Fast-paced, energetic environment with leadership growth potential

We’re more than just pizza. Hearth Pizza Tavern is a scratch kitchen with a tavern soul—where quality matters, teamwork matters, and great food starts with great people.

If you’re ready to lead from the line, build a strong team, and create food you’re proud of, apply today.