Chef de Cuisine: Lead Craft, Team & Quality

Boqueria Restaurant Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability, life insurance

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Flexible scheduling

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group in Nashville is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a kitchen rooted in tradition, but not traditional. You’ll set the standard for every plate, train a hospitality-driven team, and drive food quality from line to guest experience.

You’ll manage par levels, inventory, labor and food cost to hit targets, while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. A track record of developing A-players and strong culinary leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of relevant experience at comparable casual upscale restaurants or scratch kitchens.
• Proven track record of developing teams of A-players, including sous chefs and cooks.
• Strong people management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Strong financial acumen: P&L, cost of goods, labor and operational excellence.
• Ability to build par levels and manage inventory with high attention to ingredient quality.
• Strong organizing and planning skills; basic Microsoft Office and Excel knowledge.
• Internal drive and dedication to high-quality work.
• Required food safety certifications will be obtained and confirmed upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen: ensure every dish meets standards for impeccable food quality and guest satisfaction.
• Build the team: hire, train, develop and retain a hospitality-driven team of sous chefs and cooks.
• Build the culture: bring Boqueria's core values to life in the kitchen and create a team people are proud of.
• Champion quality: set par levels, manage ordering/inventory, ensure ingredient quality.
• Own the business: lead back-of-house operations to meet targets for food cost, labor and the P&L.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

People management

Quality control

Time management

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Boqueria Restaurant Group in Nashville is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a kitchen rooted in tradition, but not traditional. You’ll set the standard for every plate, train a hospitality-driven team, and drive food quality from line to guest experience.

You’ll manage par levels, inventory, labor and food cost to hit targets, while fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork. A track record of developing A-players and strong culinary leadership is required.