Executive Sous Chef

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary world is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join their vibrant Nashville team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work under a renowned chef, overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring top-notch food quality. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive culture, this position not only promises a competitive salary but also a range of benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and a quarterly bonus. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and ready to lead a dynamic kitchen team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

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 kitchen duties and manage inventory, ordering, and food costs.
• Lead BOH operations and ensure quality of all menu items.
• Train and develop BOH employees and promote teamwork.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Cost Control

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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 mark 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 4+ years of Executive Sous Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training, and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our 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 a commitment to 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! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish, and all other BOH teams.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp, and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift.
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books.
• Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure the quality of all menu items.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies for the restaurant including daily product orders.
• Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH.
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors, and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights, and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed.
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

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

Salary Range

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