A Chef oversees food preparation and directs other cooks and kitchen staff. Plans menus, develops recipes, orders ingredients and supplies. May supervise kitchen operations in a restaurant or work for a private household; may work for an executive office or a client that entertains regularly.
Samba Loca Brazilian Steakhouse - Carrollton, GA Samba Loca Brazilian Steakhouse is looking for an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Kitchen Manager / Lead Cook to join our team. Spanish speaking is a plus This is not a desk-management position. We are looking for someone who can lead the kitchen while working alongside the team during service. The right candidate should be comfortable working multiple stations, maintaining high food-quality standards, controlling labor and food costs, and developing the kitchen staff. Responsibilities Lead daily BOH kitchen operations Work and oversee grill, sauté, prep, salads, and desserts Create the weekly kitchen schedule Manage hourly labor and adjust staffing based on business volume Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation Improve plating and overall presentation standards Train and cross-train kitchen employees Manage weekly inventory and food ordering Monitor food cost, waste, and product usage Maintain proper food rotation, labeling, FIFO, sanitation, and organization Develop and execute weekly/weekend specials Assist ownership with menu development, new dishes, and menu updates Maintain a clean, organized, professional kitchen Help establish recipes, portions, prep procedures, and consistency standards Coordinate ticket times and communication between grill, sauté, salads, and other stations Lead by example during busy Friday and Saturday dinner services What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Lead Cook, or Chef who understands both cooking and kitchen management. Steakhouse, upscale casual, Brazilian steakhouse, or high-volume restaurant experience is a major plus. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, calm under pressure, understands food and labor costs, takes pride in presentation, and knows how to lead and train a kitchen team. Full-Time PositionCompetitive Compensation Based on Experience If you're a strong cook who is ready to take ownership of a kitchen and help us continue improving the Samba Loca culinary program, we'd like to meet you.
