AM Sous Chef

White Oak is hiring an AM Sous Chef to own our kitchen from open through the afternoon handoff. White Oak is a proven concept in our group and is growing fast. This is a true leadership role in a scratch kitchen where the American South meets Southern Europe.

WHY WHITE OAK

• Fourteen years strong. White Oak is a proven concept and a cornerstone of Downtown Atlanta dining, and we are still raising the bar.
• Learn from the best. Work side by side with a seasoned Executive Chef who is driving our kitchen toward a Michelin standard.
• Cook food that matters. Everything is made from scratch with locally sourced Southern ingredients and classic European technique.
• Shape the menu. Your ideas make it to the plate through specials, seasonal menus, and recipe development.
• Grow with us. Brewed To Serve Restaurant Group is a family owned Atlanta company with nearly 30 years in the community and three concepts (White Oak, Max Lager's, Bold Monk Brewing Co.), and we promote from within.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Set the day up to win. Open the kitchen, set pars, and build prep lists that carry both the AM and PM teams.
• Run the pass. Lead the line through lunch and our afternoon small bites service with precision and pace.
• Protect the product. Receive every delivery, check quality, counts, and pricing, and get invoices into MarginEdge the same day.
• Own the numbers. Drive inventory, waste tracking, and food cost results alongside the Executive Chef.
• Build the team. Train, coach, and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers on the AM shift.
• Hold the standard. Keep the kitchen inspection ready every day, with tight labeling, temp logs, and allergen protocols.
• Deliver for our guests. Lead prep for private dining and events where White Oak's reputation is on the line.
• Step up. Run the kitchen with full authority when the Executive Chef is out.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Hungry to grow. You want to get better every day, take feedback as fuel, and are building toward an Executive Chef role of your own.
• Proven in the kitchen. 3+ years in professional kitchens.
• Rooted in technique. Strong classical fundamentals and the drive to keep sharpening them; French or Southern experience is a plus.
• Curious about the craft. You eat out, read, stage, and stay current on what the best kitchens are doing.
• Ready to lead a shift. You have run the line in a scratch kitchen and know how to keep a team focused and moving.
• Business minded. Working knowledge of ordering, inventory, and food cost, with a real interest in mastering the numbers side of the craft.
• Steady under pressure. Calm, organized, and leading from the front when service gets heavy.
• Certified and committed. ServSafe Manager certification, or the ability to earn it within 30 days, plus weekend and holiday availability.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $50,000 to $60,000 salary, based on experience
• Period performance bonus tied to food cost, kitchen labor, and guest reviews
• Company subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off that grows with you: one week at six months, two weeks at one year, three weeks at three years, four weeks at five years
• Dining privileges at White Oak, Max Lager's, and Bold Monk

TO APPLY
Apply here with your resume and a few lines about your cooking background and what draws you to White Oak.