Executive Sous Chef

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary-driven restaurant company is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for their new Nashville location. The ideal candidate will possess at least 4 years of experience in a full-service restaurant, demonstrating strong leadership and management skills. Join a team that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, bonuses, and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Restaurant Discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen duties during mid and closing shifts.
• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring efficient operations and food prep.
• Collaborate with GM and managers to review and update recipe books.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

About US

Aba, the Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, will open in Nashville’s Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood 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, & Vacation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program focused on mental health & wellness

Why Join Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company committed to our people. We embrace diversity and support our teams across 130+ locations through our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to grow with us, apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen duties during mid and closing shifts, including inventory, ordering, and controlling food and labor costs
• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring efficient operations, food prep, and supervision of kitchen staff
• Lead pre-shift meetings, conduct line, temperature, and cooler checks, and oversee food tastings
• Collaborate with GM and managers to review and update recipe books
• Perform regular quality checks on menu items
• Order and purchase food and supplies daily
• Communicate effectively between FOH and BOH regarding food production and timing
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing BOH staff
• Promote teamwork and positive communication
• Handle challenges tactfully and courteously
• Work flexible days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel as needed
• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds as required

Qualifications:

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

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