Executive Sous Chef

American Dining Creations; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401K match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Ongoing training

Bonus programs

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations and back‑of‑house execution across food service and catering. You will partner with site and culinary leadership to uphold quality, standards, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in culinary leadership, strong staff development skills, and a hands‑on approach to safety, training, and operations in high‑volume environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or related program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a culinary leadership role, preferably in corporate dining or high‑volume food service.
• Experience supervising teams, scheduling, and staff development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and catering/ordering/inventory systems.
• Working knowledge of local/state food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs and perform physical job functions for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations across food stations, production, and catering services.
• Partner with culinary and site leadership to execute priorities and production plans.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and oversight of back‑of‑house staff.
• Ensure compliance with recipe standards, portioning, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment and proper equipment use.
• Assist with scheduling, training, onboarding, and development of culinary staff.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, production records, and food quality.
• Step in to cover stations or shifts during peak service periods.
• Participate in daily operational check‑ins related to service flow and staffing.
• Perform additional duties to support culinary and operational success.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team supervision

MS Office

Catering systems

Physical ability

Education

Associates degree in culinary arts

Tools

Catering software

Inventory systems

Kitchen management

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Spring Hill, TN

Summary: An Executive Sous Chef at American Dining Creations plays a key role in supporting daily culinary operations while partnering closely with site and culinary leadership. This position provides hands‑on oversight of back‑of‑house execution, team development, food quality, and operational standards across food service and catering functions.

Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations across food stations, production, and catering services while ensuring consistency and quality.
• Partner with culinary and site leadership to execute operational priorities, service expectations, and production plans.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and oversight of back‑of‑house staff.
• Ensure compliance with all recipe standards, portioning guidelines, and food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment and ensure proper use and care of equipment.
• Assist with scheduling, training, onboarding, and development of culinary team members.
• Monitor inventory, ordering, production records, and food quality to support efficient operations.
• Step in to cover stations or shifts as needed during peak service periods.
• Participate in daily operational check‑ins related to service flow, staffing, and execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall culinary and operational success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts, hospitality, or a culinary degree from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably within corporate dining, hospitality, education, or high‑volume food service environments.
• Demonstrated experience supervising teams, supporting scheduling, and contributing to staff development.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using catering, ordering, inventory, or kitchen management systems.
• Working knowledge of all applicable local and state food safety regulations.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. and perform physical job functions including standing, walking, and bending for extended periods.

About Us

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader. We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top‑notch service. Our full range of dining and catering amenities brings the guest experience to the next level by providing students, guests, and faculty with outstanding and memorable dining solutions. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and growing, serving hundreds of thousands of guests daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab‑and‑go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

American Dining Creations Offers

• Weekly pay
• 401K with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Bonus programs for eligible positions

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.