Executive Chef — Premium Fine-Dining Leader | $25K Bonus + Stock

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

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.