Sous Chef

Sous Chef Opportunity At The Oregon Grille

Bring your passion for hospitality, leadership, and great food to the kitchen at The Oregon Grille.

We're looking for a talented and team-focused Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. As the Sous Chef, you'll partner closely with the Executive Chef to lead the Back of House team, maintain exceptional food quality and presentation, and help create an environment where our culinary team can do their best work.

If you thrive in a high-volume, fine-dining environment, love developing people, and take pride in every plate that leaves the kitchen, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead and support the Back of House team and daily kitchen operations.
• Produce high-quality dishes that consistently meet The Oregon Grille's standards for flavor, presentation, and execution.
• Keep the kitchen organized, focused, and running efficiently during service.
• Help create and execute menus that reflect the restaurant's style, vision, and guest expectations.
• Bring creativity to the kitchen by developing new dishes and contributing ideas to menu development.
• Step in for the Executive Chef when needed to help plan and direct food preparation.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen team members to help them grow their skills and deliver exceptional results.
• Create schedules and organize the kitchen workload to ensure the team is set up for success.
• Delegate prep, cleaning, and other kitchen responsibilities during downtime.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and ensure proper product rotation to maintain quality and control costs.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to achieve budgeted kitchen costs and maintain strong operational discipline.
• Conduct menu tastings and help ensure consistency across every dish.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is safe, clean, and in proper working order, with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment while following and enforcing all applicable safety and sanitation standards.
• Lead with a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with both team members and guests.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume, fine-dining culinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, kitchen operations, and culinary techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a culinary team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for hospitality and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• A team-first mindset with the ability to communicate clearly and build strong working relationships.

What We Bring

At Atlas, we are intentional about how we show up for our leaders because the experience you create for our teams starts with the experience we create for you. We invest in our people in a way that is thoughtful, competitive, and built for growth.

Total Rewards The base salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000 aligned with your experience, leadership scope, and the impact you bring to the business.

Your Experience at Atlas Includes

• Health coverage that supports you—medical, dental, and vision
• A 401(k) to invest in your future
• 100% company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind
• Paid parental leave to support life's biggest moments
• Ongoing learning and leadership development to keep you growing
• Real opportunities to move, grow, and build your career across our brands and markets
• Pet Insurance options because they're part of your family too
• A 40% dining discount across all Atlas Restaurant Group properties, so you can experience what we create

This is more than a role. It's an opportunity to lead, grow, and shape the culture that defines Atlas.

Why Atlas?

At Atlas Restaurant Group, we believe hospitality is a craft and culture is the differentiator. We are a growing collection of best-in-class concepts and hospitality destinations built on energy, excellence, and experience. From waterfront hotels to iconic restaurants, we create spaces where guests celebrate life's moments and where our teams build meaningful careers. Here, leadership isn't about titles. It's about impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and challenge our leaders to think strategically, act boldly, and execute flawlessly. We move with intention. We hold high standards. We lead the right way by being grounded in our Core Values of Excellence, Trust, Responsibility, Professionalism, Teamwork, Community, and Uniqueness. At Atlas, we don't chase industry standards. We define them.