Executive Chef

Summer House Santa Monica; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary-driven restaurant company is seeking an Executive Chef for their new Nashville location. This role involves overseeing BOH operations, developing seasonal menus, and leading a diverse team. The company offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Proficiency in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure effective BOH operations.
• Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus.
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

BOH Management

Job description

About US

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, sashimi, along with Sizzling Rice, binchotan robata grilled dishes, and more. Guests can enjoy a robust sake-by-the-glass list and blast chilled beer while listening to golden-era hip-hop. This will be the fourth Sushi-san location and the first outside of Chicago.

Overview

Sushi-San Nashville is Hiring Now: EXECUTIVE CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a Executive Chef with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. We offer benefits, career-long training, and growth opportunities.

Benefits Include:

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

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company committed to our people. We value diverse perspectives and talents across 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to join us, explore your possibilities and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure effective BOH operations, including purchasing standards, inventory, and food cost control
• Provide leadership to hourly and management teams, fostering our Culture of Caring
• Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new items in collaboration with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training with divisional trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly audits of BOH procedures and systems
• Partner with chefs to purchase and order supplies
• Review and maintain recipe books with GM and managers
• Create and maintain recipe costing in partnership with the team
• Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH staff
• Promote teamwork across all teams
• Handle guest, vendor, and employee issues with tact and courtesy
• Work varied shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, possibly with overnight travel

Physical requirements include moving and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
• Leadership and team development skills
• Proficiency in managing BOH systems

Salary Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 per year