The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group is seeking talented and experienced Sous Chef candidates to join our culinary teams at Kyma, Bistro Niko, and Chops Lobster Bar. If you are passionate about excellence, dedicated to craftsmanship, and ready to grow with a nationally acclaimed restaurant group, we want to meet you.
About the Role
We are looking for driven culinary leaders with a minimum of 2 years of management experience in a respected fine dining environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong culinary fundamentals, team leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Our kitchens specialize in:
โข Whole fish flown in directly from the Mediterranean
โข Meticulously sourced seafood and prime meats
โข Local, seasonal ingredients prepared with precision and care
Experience with fish cutting and butchering is a strong plus.
Who We Are
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group is home to some of the most acclaimed dining destinations in Atlanta and South Florida. Each concept is distinct, chef-driven, and recognized for excellence:
Kyma โ Modern Mediterranean
โข โAtlantaโs Top 25 Restaurantsโ โ Atlanta Business Chronicle
โข Chef Pano Karatassos โReaderโs Choice: Best Chef in Atlantaโ by The Atlantan
โข โBest of Atlanta: Best Seafoodโ โ INsite Magazine
Bistro Niko โ Classic French brasserie
โข โAtlantaโs Top 25 Restaurantsโ โ Atlanta Business Chronicle
โข โ100 Hottest Restaurantsโ โ Jezebel Magazine
โข โReaderโs Pick: Best of ATLโ โ Creative Loafing
Chops Lobster Bar โ Prime steaks & seafood
โข โBest of Atlanta: Best Steaksโ โ INsite Magazine
โข โAtlantaโs Top 25 Restaurantsโ โ Atlanta Business Chronicle
โข โ100 Hottest Restaurants: #6โ โ Jezebel
City Fish Market โ Award-winning seafood
โข โDinerโs Choice Awardโ โ OpenTable
โข โAward of Excellenceโ โ Wine Spectator
โข โCertificate of Excellenceโ - TripAdvsor
The Atlanta Fish Market โ American seafood institution
โข โAtlantaโs Top 25 Restaurantsโ โ Atlanta Business Chronicle
โข โ100 Hottest Restaurantsโ โ Jezebel Magazine
โข โAtlantaโs Best Lobster Rollโ - Zagat
Pricci โ Contemporary Italian
โข โAtlantaโs Top 25 Restaurantsโ โ Atlanta Business Chronicle
โข โ100 Hottest Restaurantsโ โ Jezebel Magazine
โข โAward of Excellenceโ โ Wine Spectator
Lobster Bar Sea Grille โ Seafood & prime steaks
โข โTop 7 New Recommended Spotsโ โ Sun-Sentinel
โข โCriticโs Pick for Best Seafood Restaurantโ โ New Times Broward-Palm Beach
โข โBest Seafood Restaurantโ โ New Times Broward-Palm Beach
Buckhead Bread Company & Corner Cafรฉ
โข โTop 25 Restaurants in Atlantaโ โ Atlanta Business Chronicle
โข โCertificate of Excellenceโ โ TripAdvisor
โข โBest Brunch in Atlantaโ โ OpenTable
Our restaurants have earned extensive national recognition, including multiple Esquire โBest New Restaurantโ awards and top ratings across their categories.
What We Offer
โข A thriving, professional environment that values growth and internal promotion
โข Mentorship from industry-leading chefs and operators
โข Competitive compensation
โข Opportunities across multiple high-profile concepts
Candidate Requirements
โข Minimum 2 years of management experience in fine dining
โข Strong culinary skills and kitchen leadership
โข Excellent professional references required
โข Passion, consistency, and commitment to excellence
How to Apply
Visit www.buckheadrestaurants.com to learn more about our restaurants and apply online.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group teamโwhere culinary careers are built and excellence is the standard.
The Buckhead Life Restaurant Group provides a culinary opportunity like no other in Atlanta and Florida. Many of our Top Chef's shaped their careers in one or more of our restaurants. Our Chefs have worked 40 plus years in some of the most respected restaurants in the US and abroad from the The French Laundry, Jean George's and Le Bernardin to Michelin starred restaurants in Italy and France. We run professional European style kitchens where you will be exposed to a variety cuisines and cooking techniques. We have our own Boutique Wholesale Seafood Company where we fly in pristine seafood from around the world. We bake all of our breads in our Artisanal style Bread Company. All of our restaurants are top of their class and many have garnered National accolades.
Pricci -- Italian
Kyma -- Greek Mediterranean
Bistro Niko -- French
Chops Lobster Bar -- Steakhouse
Atlanta Fish Market -- Seafood
Buckhead Bread Company and Corner Cafรฉ -- European Bakery and Cafรฉ
Boca Raton, FL - Chops Lobster Bar
Boca Raton, FL - City Fish Market
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Lobster Bar Sea Grille