{"id":1127350,"url":"https://alion.io/job/altius-search-group-sous-chef","title":"Sous Chef","company":{"id":668763,"name":"Altius Search Group","domain":"altiussearchgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/altiussearchgroup","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Recruitee","truth_index":{"grade":"C","score":68,"open_postings":57,"ghost_share":0.526,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":26,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Sales","role_family":"Sales","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":55000,"max":65000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":65000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T22:09:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T17:07:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":0},"description":"Our client, a distinctive boutique hotel in Oxford, Mississippi is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef who wants to help shape a growing culinary program centered around seasonality, local sourcing, community partnerships, and a genuine sense of place.\nThe hotel's signature restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with the culinary program evolving toward a predominantly farm-to-table concept featuring seasonal, rotating menus. The property also features an intimate speakeasy offering elevated cocktails and a thoughtfully curated menu of higher-end small bites.\nThe Opportunity\nThe Sous Chef will play an important role in both the daily execution and continued development of the property's culinary program.\nThey're looking for a chef who combines strong kitchen fundamentals with curiosity and creativity-someone who is excited about understanding where ingredients come from, developing relationships with the people who produce them, and translating those experiences into memorable dishes.\nThis position extends beyond the kitchen. The Sous Chef will have opportunities to participate in farm visits, sourcing trips to the coast for seafood, visits with local artisans and pottery makers, and other experiences that help shape the property's culinary identity.\nThe vision is for everything-from the ingredients on the plate to the plate itself-to have a story and connection to the region.\nRequirements\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport culinary leadership with daily kitchen operations across the property's food and beverage outlets.\n\nAssist with the development and execution of seasonal, farm-driven menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and elevated small-bite service.\n\nMaintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution.\n\nLead, coach, and develop the culinary team while fostering a professional and collaborative kitchen culture.\n\nHelp develop relationships with local farmers, fishermen, purveyors, and artisans.\n\nParticipate in sourcing trips and local experiences that contribute to menu development and the overall culinary program.\n\nAssist with purchasing, inventory, food costs, labor management, and waste reduction.\n\nMaintain excellent sanitation, food safety, organization, and kitchen standards.\n\nCollaborate with food & beverage and hotel leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences.\n\nBring creativity, ideas, and a hands-on approach to the continued evolution of the culinary program.\n\nIdeal Background\nThey're looking for a hands-on culinary professional who understands that exceptional cooking begins with quality ingredients, strong relationships, and attention to detail.\nThe ideal candidate will bring:\nPrevious Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or comparable culinary leadership experience.\n\nExperience within a quality-driven restaurant, boutique hotel, luxury hospitality, or chef-driven environment.\n\nStrong scratch-cooking skills and knowledge of seasonal ingredients.\n\nA genuine interest in farm-to-table cuisine and working with local producers.\n\nStrong organizational and kitchen leadership skills.\n\nThe ability to lead by example during high-volume service.\n\nExperience coaching and developing cooks.\n\nAn understanding of food cost, labor management, inventory, and kitchen controls.\n\nCreativity balanced with strong operational discipline.\n\nAn appreciation for Southern ingredients, regional cuisine, and locally driven food culture.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3489,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-22T22:27:24Z"}],"liveness":{"score":36,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.361,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:1","agency","stale_co","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":65000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/altius-search-group-sous-chef","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/altius-search-group-sous-chef.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T17:30:59Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}