Chef de Cuisine — Lead Culinary Team & Growth Path

Hirebridge; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Village Whiskey in Nashville seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations for our new Gulch concept. You will set standards for cuisine, hospitality and safety while guiding a high-energy kitchen team.

Training will occur in Philadelphia, PA with guidance from the Corporate Chef and Chef Jose Garces on seasonal menus, cost control, and staff development. Join a culture-driven group committed to genuine hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years culinary leadership experience in a high profile, high volume setting.
• Superior culinary skills with proven leadership ability.
• Strong organization and time management to run a new restaurant opening.
• Ability to hire and schedule new employees for a launch.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership and operational excellence for the restaurant.
• Oversee all culinary planning, execution, and training of the kitchen team.
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve financial goals.
• Represent the brand at culinary events and in PR efforts.
• Collaborate with corporate chefs on seasonal menus and recipe development.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Org & time mgmt

Hiring & scheduling

Communication

Job description

Village Whiskey in Nashville seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations for our new Gulch concept. You will set standards for cuisine, hospitality and safety while guiding a high-energy kitchen team.

Training will occur in Philadelphia, PA with guidance from the Corporate Chef and Chef Jose Garces on seasonal menus, cost control, and staff development. Join a culture-driven group committed to genuine hospitality.