Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie

Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center (City Springs)

Position Overview

The Chef de Partie is the third-in-command in the kitchen and plays a critical leadership role in maintaining the highest culinary standards. This position supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chef by leading and managing the kitchen team during their absence, ensuring consistency with established guidelines and event requirements. The ideal candidate is an accomplished culinarian who thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment, excels at organization and cleanliness, and demonstrates exceptional leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide kitchen and stewarding staff to maintain cleanliness, organization, and quality at all times
• Ensure creative and consistent food presentation for all events
• Oversee kitchen activities to maximize efficiency while maintaining accuracy
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and storage best practices, including equipment and inventory management
• Stay current with dining trends, cooking methods, and event-based culinary techniques
• Collaborate with the culinary management team to train and develop staff

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive food service supervisory experience, including full-service and upscale event venues
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in off-premises catering
• Valid Georgia driver's license in good standing
• Current ServSafe certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Expertise in banquet and catering food production methods
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical & Schedule Requirements

This position requires standing for long periods, moving efficiently throughout shifts, and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. A flexible, event-driven schedule-including evenings, weekends, and holidays-is required.

Perks & Benefits

• Two competitive medical plan options for you and your family, along with dental and vision coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Accrued paid vacation and sick leave
• City-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• A City-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A robust retirement savings program: the City contributes 12% of your base salary to a 401(a) plan and matches up to 5% of your contributions to a 457(b) plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after one year of service toward a relevant degree
• Access to an on-site gym

About Sandy Springs

Sandy Springs is Georgia's sixth-largest city, with nearly 110,000 residents and a thriving business community. Known for its small-town charm, strong public safety, and exceptional quality of life, Sandy Springs consistently ranks among the best places to raise a family. As Georgia's most diverse city, it offers top-rated schools, world-class healthcare, miles of parks and riverfront recreation, and a vibrant dining and retail scene-all just minutes from the heart of metro Atlanta.

Additional Information

Candidates chosen will be required to successfully pass a drug test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle check.

Due to the number of job applications received, we are unable to accept phone calls or emails about the status of your application. Each applicant will receive notification at the time of applying and when a decision is made.

The City of Sandy Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.