Executive Chef – Nashville Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Rocket Farm Restaurants; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term retention bonuses

50% restaurant discount

Rocket Farm University

Paid Time Off & Parental Leave

Holiday time off

Job summary

Rocket Farm Restaurants in Nashville seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across all kitchen areas, including production, prep, events, and purchasing. You will ensure efficiency, guest satisfaction, and training to advance staff, with a focus on menu costing and seasonal menus.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive culinary experience, 5 in senior management, with a salary range of $85,000–$120,000 per year, DOE.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive culinary experience, five in senior management, is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team and day-to-day kitchen operations including production, prep, and events.
• Direct purchasing and receiving; ensure efficiency and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee menu changes, education of staff, and seasonal specials.
• Train line cooks and cost menus to meet/budget targets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu costing

Staff training

Operations management

Job description

Rocket Farm Restaurants in Nashville seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across all kitchen areas, including production, prep, events, and purchasing. You will ensure efficiency, guest satisfaction, and training to advance staff, with a focus on menu costing and seasonal menus.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive culinary experience, 5 in senior management, with a salary range of $85,000–$120,000 per year, DOE.