Executive Sous Chef

ABA Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative culinary group is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead their kitchen in Nashville. This exciting role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing inventory, and ensuring the highest quality of food preparation. Join a vibrant team dedicated to culinary excellence and employee well-being, where your leadership will foster a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment. With competitive salary and benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a respected restaurant group known for its commitment to nurturing talent and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Restaurant Discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Executive Sous Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all mid- and closing kitchen duties and manage food and labor costs.
• Run BOH shifts and ensure effective kitchen operations including food prep.
• Partner with management to interview, hire, and develop BOH employees.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Inventory Management

Food Preparation

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

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About US

Aba, the Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, will open in Nashville's Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood in Summer 2025. Led by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, this will be Aba's fourth location, with others in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Miami, FL.

Overview

Aba is coming to Nashville! We're hiring an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Executive Sous Chef with 2 years of Executive Sous Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & 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 with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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Responsibilities

• Oversee all mid- and closing kitchen duties and contribute to inventory, ordering, and controlling food and labor costs.
• Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including food prep and cooking, inventory management, and supervising kitchen staff.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings, participate in line, temp, and cooler checks, and conduct food tastings.
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to review and maintain recipe books.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies, including daily product orders.
• Ensure effective communication between FOH and BOH regarding food production, timing, and special requests.
• Partner with management to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH employees.
• Promote teamwork and excellent communication across all teams.
• Handle challenges tactfully and courteously, responding with patience.
• Work various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, with possible overnight travel.
• Move and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Executive Sous Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff effectively.

Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Employment Details

• Industry: Food & Restaurant
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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