Executive Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is hiring an Executive Sous Chef for its new location in Nashville. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff, and ensuring food quality while offering opportunities for career growth in a culinary-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Accident Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Restaurant Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• 4+ years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen duties, inventory, ordering, and control of food and labor costs.
• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring efficient operations and supervision of kitchen staff.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing BOH employees.

Skills

Leadership

Management

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 be Aba’s fourth location, with others in Austin, TX, and Chicago, IL.

We're hiring an EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Executive Sous Chef with 2 years of experience in a similar role. We offer benefits, career-long training, and growth opportunities.

Our Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Personal Days, and Vacation
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

We are a culinary-driven company committed to our people, welcoming diverse perspectives and talents across 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. Join us and explore your possibilities today! We participate in E-Verify.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee kitchen duties, inventory, ordering, and control of food and labor costs
• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring efficient operations, food prep, and supervision of kitchen staff
• Lead pre-shift meetings, conduct line checks, and tastings
• Collaborate with GM and managers to review recipes and maintain standards
• Perform regular quality checks on menu items
• Order food and supplies daily
• Communicate effectively between FOH and BOH regarding food production and timing
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing BOH employees
• Promote teamwork and positive communication
• Handle challenges with tact and courtesy
• Work varied shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant
• Proven leadership and management skills

Salary Range: USD $60,000 - USD $90,000 per year.