Executive Chef - Fine Dining

Jobtome; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$90,000-$100,000 base salary

$25,000 target annual performancebonus

Annual stock-unit incentives $1,500-$9

Stock-unit grant

401(k) matching (up to 6%)

Retirement Plus contribution 1.5%

Lead an established premium kitchen

Job summary

Jobtome in Nashville, TN is seeking an Executive Chef for a fine dining operation. You will own the kitchen, elevate food quality, and lead a strong back-of-house team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires proven Executive Chef leadership in premium settings and strong culinary execution. Salary offers $90,000-$100,000 base plus a $25,000 target annual performance bonus, with stock-unit incentives and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef experience in a premium dining environment.
• Experience in high-end steakhouse, upscale fine dining, or high-volume premium dining.
• Strong hands-on culinary leadership and kitchen execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and back-of-house operations.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, preparation, presentation, and consistency.
• Direct kitchen execution in a high-volume premium dining environment.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary employees.
• Establish performance standards and maintain team accountability.
• Manage food cost, kitchen labor, inventory, and purchasing.
• Support restaurant profitability and financial performance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and operating standards.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership on sales growth and operational goals.
• Own an established kitchen operation and drive consistent results.

Skills

Executive leadership

Kitchen management

Food cost control

High-end dining

Job description

Executive Chef - Fine Dining

Location: Nashville, TN

Salary: $90,000-$100,000 Base + $25,000 Target Annual Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

An established fine-dining and steakhouse operation seeks an experienced Executive Chef in Nashville, Tennessee.

This opportunity is designed for a proven culinary leader who can take ownership of an existing restaurant kitchen, maintain exceptional food quality, and lead a strong back-of-house team. We're looking for an Executive Chef who combines elevated culinary standards with disciplined operational and financial management.

Experience in high-end steakhouses, upscale fine dining, or high-volume premium restaurant environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and back-of-house operations.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, preparation, presentation, and consistency.
• Direct kitchen execution in a high-volume premium dining environment.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary employees.
• Establish performance standards and maintain team accountability.
• Manage food cost, kitchen labor, inventory, and purchasing.
• Support restaurant profitability and financial performance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and operating standards.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership on sales growth and operational goals.
• Own an established kitchen operation and drive consistent results.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Chef experience in a premium restaurant environment.
• High-end steakhouse, upscale fine-dining, or high-volume premium dining experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on culinary leadership and kitchen execution skills.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing BOH teams.
• Solid command of food cost, labor management, inventory, and profitability.
• Experience with restaurant financials and operational performance.
• Ability to maintain elevated culinary standards during demanding service periods.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing an established restaurant operation.

What's Offered

• $90,000-$100,000 base salary, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.
• Targeted $25,000 annual performance bonus, paid quarterly based on performance metrics.
• Annual performance-based long-term stock-unit incentives ranging from $1,500-$9,000.
• Initial $5,000 stock-unit grant, subject to standard vesting requirements.
• 401(k) matching eligibility after one year, with potential matching up to 6%, subject to plan terms and performance.
• Additional Retirement Plus contribution of 1.5% of eligible compensation after one year, subject to plan terms.
• Opportunity to lead an established premium restaurant kitchen.

Additional Information

• Nashville-based position.
• No relocation assistance available.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
• No sponsorships available.