Creative Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Wine Events

City Winery Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with matching

Free family meals

Discounts on dining and wine

Tickets to shows

Job summary

City Winery Nashville is seeking a creative and seasoned Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, consistency, and cost-control across all menus and events. You will guide production, train staff, and collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will supervise multiple shifts, uphold City Winery standards, and drive continuous improvement in food quality, presentation, and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an overall kitchen leadership role in a high-volume environment.
• AOS Culinary School Graduate and/or related training is a plus.
• Functional working knowledge of Health Department, OSHA, and related regulations.
• Ability to multi-task, delegate, and manage several projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet budgets including labor, food and operating costs.
• Proficient computer and technological skills; Serve Safe certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen production areas; schedule, coordinate, and supervise multiple shifts.
• Lead culinary creation and development; budgeting and financials; associate management.
• Train, coach, and evaluate kitchen staff; ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance.
• Develop standard recipes and control portion costs; set menu prices.
• Partner with internal teams to execute culinary elements of events and projects.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

English proficiency

Education

AOS Culinary School Graduate

Tools

Serve Safe certificate

Job description

City Winery Nashville is seeking a creative and seasoned Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, consistency, and cost-control across all menus and events. You will guide production, train staff, and collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will supervise multiple shifts, uphold City Winery standards, and drive continuous improvement in food quality, presentation, and safety.