Executive Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off including holidays

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Protection

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Nashville is looking for an Executive Chef with over 5 years of experience to oversee kitchen operations at our new Sushi-san restaurant. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of sushi preparation and the ability to lead and develop teams.

This role involves managing BOH systems, developing seasonal menus, and conducting training, as well as maintaining a culture of care among the staff. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of sushi preparation and Japanese culinary techniques.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations and ensure effective inventory management.
• Guide and lead teams while fostering the Culture of Caring.
• Research and develop seasonal menus as directed.
• Ensure effective BOH training and operations.
• Conduct quarterly audits of BOH procedures.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies.
• Interview, hire, and train BOH employees.
• Model teamwork across all teams.

Skills

Sushi preparation

Fish butchery

Japanese culinary techniques

Team leadership

BOH systems management

Job description

Overview

Arriving in Nashville from Chicago, Sushi-san will be serving up the freshest fish seven days a week. The menu from Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan will feature signature maki, handrolls, San-Sets, nigiri and sashimi along with Sizzling Rice, binchotan robata grilled dishes and more. Along with a robust sake-by-the-glass list and blast chilled beer, guests will dine to the tunes of golden-era hip-hop. This will be the fourth location of Sushi-san and first Sushi-san location outside of Chicago. Sushi-san Nashville is Hiring Now EXECUTIVE CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Executive Chef with 5+ years of Executive Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
• Strong knowledge of sushi preparation, fish butchery, and Japanese culinary techniques
• Ability to lead and develop teams
• Skilled in managing BOH systems

USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.