Executive Chef

Sushi-San; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Protection

Restaurant Discounts

Job summary

Sushi-San in Nashville is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead a dedicated team.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in a full-service restaurant, with a focus on menu development and operational excellence. Benefits include a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure effective BOH operations.
• Provide leadership to hourly and management teams.
• Research and develop seasonal menus.

Skills

Leadership

BOH management

Team development

Job description

About US

Arriving in Nashville from Chicago, Sushi‑san will be serving up the freshest fish sevendays 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.

Overview

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! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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
• Ability to lead and develop teams
• Skilled in managing BOH systems

Salary Range

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