Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Position Summary

We're hiring an experienced, driven Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team as we open Deepwell — the newest full-service restaurant from the Kindred Hospitality group. This role is suited to a culinary leader who takes pride in consistency, mentorship, and bringing a seasonally-driven menu to life night after night.

About Us

Deepwell is an upscale casual restaurant and part of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned five James Beard Foundation nominations for Best Chef: Southeast along with other national and local accolades. We want to continue to grow and push the boundaries of food and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and quality across all stations

Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, including cooks and prep cooks

Oversee food preparation, plating, and presentation to meet the restaurant's standards

Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to control food costs and minimize waste

Create and update prep lists, recipes, and station setups for seasonal menu changes

Enforce health, safety, and sanitation standards throughout the kitchen

Step in on the line during high-volume service to maintain pace and quality

Assist with scheduling, labor management, and kitchen staffing

Communicate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless, well-paced service

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader preferred; upscale or fine dining experience strongly preferred

Strong culinary skills across multiple stations, with a seasonally-driven approach to cooking

Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team

Working knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and vendor ordering

ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $55,000 per year.

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)

Employee Discounts

Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type: Full-time, 50 Hours a Week

Schedule: Night shift Shift: 10-hour shift

Restaurant Type: Upscale casual