Executive Kitchen Leader: Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Jose Andres Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Employee dining

Partner discounts

Career growth

Job summary

José Andrés Group in Nashville seeks a Head Chef to lead daily kitchen performance, uphold quality, and develop a strong culinary team. You will own line readiness, menu upkeep, and food safety while driving SOP adherence and cost controls.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7+ years in upscale settings, proves inventory and COGS mastery, and mentors staff through coaching. This full‑time role offers growth within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of professional kitchen experience with 2–3+ years in a lead role (Sous Chef, CDC, or Head Chef) in upscale/casual-fine or fine dining.
• Advanced station mastery (grill, sauté, fry, garde manger) and strong expo leadership.
• Proven success managing inventory, yields, and COGS; literacy with basic P&L levers.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP/food safety; ServSafe Manager or equivalent (or ability to obtain).
• Clear communicator and coach; calm, organized decision-maker under pressure.
• Familiarity with KDS/POS, inventory, and scheduling tools; Google Workspace comfort.
• Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends, holidays).

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and uphold JAG culinary standards for seasoning, texture, temperature, and plating.
• Calibrate stations and expo; conduct pre-service tastings and line checks.
• Uphold and improve recipes/SOPs; document changes and ensure version control.
• Maintain core menus and seasonal features aligned with concept and brand.
• Collaborate with Beverage/Bar on pairings and promotions; use data for menu decisions.
• Execute tastings, rollouts, and training materials for menu changes.
• Own the pass; manage ticket flow, coursing, and window times during peaks.
• Communicate 86s/low pars to FOH leadership; drive immediate recovery for remakes.
• Analyze service issues and log learnings for action plans.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Inventory & COGS

Food safety/HACCP

KDS/POS familiarity

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

José Andrés Group in Nashville seeks a Head Chef to lead daily kitchen performance, uphold quality, and develop a strong culinary team. You will own line readiness, menu upkeep, and food safety while driving SOP adherence and cost controls.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7+ years in upscale settings, proves inventory and COGS mastery, and mentors staff through coaching. This full‑time role offers growth within a renowned hospitality group.