The Buttery ATL is in search of an Executive Sous Chef who has an idyllic and steadfast passion for food, the history of food, and the power of food. Someone who is enamored by the vibrance of radicchio in the fall and the simplicity of dressed tomatoes in the peak of summer. The Buttery’s menus are inspired by seasonality and the great culinary destinations of the world from Provence to the Sonoma Valley to New Orleans. At The Buttery, we celebrate all food, both local and global, from morels to rosemary.
Our offerings are thoughtful, charming, and delicious. The Buttery was established for Atlantans to create cherished memories around convivial dinner tables overflowing with gougeres, lobster bisque, hen of the woods mushrooms, and mustard-coated lamb roast or breakfast spreads filled with viennoiserie stacked high accompanied with sheep’s milk yogurt and classic quiches. The Buttery is a one-stop shop for hosts looking to provide memorable moments with their loved ones or someone who wants a cozy evening with the comforting aromas of our chicken pot pie to fill their kitchen. The Executive Sous Chef is a highly skilled position which plays an important role in maintaining positive experiences for our team and our guests. As an Executive Sous Chef, you will lead the kitchen through successful services upholding excellence in every aspect of the guest experience. You will work in a supervisory role, coordinating closely with the BOH leadership team to support the vision of the business while overseeing both food and staff. You will maintain a thriving and profitable organization of trained and passionate people celebrating hospitality and creativity while ensuring the consistency of carefully tailored recipes and the deliciousness of each dish our guests receive.

What you will do:

• Always maintain the consistency and deliciousness of all menu items
• Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine to develop recipes and special menus to enhance our guest experience
• Improve and develop shop pars of both permanent and variable menu offerings
• Maintain a working knowledge of all recipes, products and production procedures
• Price menus to align with food cost goals
• Hire, train, and manage kitchen personnel.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, safety and sanitation in the kitchen
• Nurture farmer and purveyor relationships for best product and cost
• Oversee weekly inventory including ordering, receiving, re-stocking and coding.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a steadfast passion for good food
• Demonstrate a full understanding of culinary techniques and excellent knife skills
• Demonstrate excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask, manage time, prioritize, and manage and supervise multiple teams at the same time
• Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Present a professional image consistent with company standards managing problems, setbacks, and deadlines without becoming visibly frustrated
• Possess an appreciation and knowledge of culinary history and modern food tastemakers such as Auguste Escoffier, Julia Child, Paul Prudhomme, Ruth Reichl, Ina Garten, Donna Hay, etc.
• Have 5 years’ experience in a back-of-the-house leadership position (degree from accredited culinary school preferred)
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook 365, and Excel
• English/Spanish Bilinguals Preferred

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Benefits options
• Competitive salary with performance-based raises and promotions
• Paid Time Off
• Internal educational programs/training
• Employee Discount at all Hopkins and Company locations
• Daily family meal

Who We are:

Hopkins & Company is a value-driven hospitality group in Atlanta, Georgia founded in 2002 by husband-and-wife duo Chef Linton and Gina Hopkins. Along with the Buttery, Hopkins & Company owns and operates Holeman & Finch Public House, Holeman & Finch Bottle Shop, H&F Burger, Hop's Chicken, and C. Ellet’s Steakhouse, and Holeman & Finch Asheville. An Atlanta mainstay for nearly 20 years, Gina and Chef Linton Hopkins have long supported their community as co-founders of the Peachtree Road Farmers Market. Gina Hopkins is a certified sommelier with a passion for hospitality, leadership, and interior design. Chef Linton Hopkins holds a James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast and numerous other accolades for excellence in cuisine and hospitality.  Our mission is to be a best-in-class workplace – one that creates a healthy professional working environment that strives to improve the reputation of the hospitality guild.

*If you are interested in applying for this position, we kindly ask that you complete the application fully, including work history, questionnaire and professional references. Only complete applications will be considered for the posted position. Thank you!