Executive Sous Chef: Creative Kitchen Leader

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Nashville is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and collaborate with the Executive Chef to create exceptional menus. You will supervise production, manage staff, ensure food safety, and control costs while delivering outstanding guest experiences in a boutique hotel setting.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• 2- or 4-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred.
• Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, and holidays when needed.
• Food Handler Certification and Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).
• Able to read and follow recipes and standards, maintain health dept regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production of food at all stations, assist the cooks, and expedite food when needed.
• Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef, tackle issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situations, assist in the preparation and design of menu items.
• Assist with any required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.
• Interview and hire employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and solve problems.
• Identify developable staff, and provide necessary training as positions open.
• Assist in filling open positions with qualified internal or external applicants.
• Order, stock, and ensure that all products are received in the correct unit count and condition.
• Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime, track food costs as requested.
• Ensure that food is produced on a timely basis.
• Participate in service education through daily line-ups, quarterly menu meetings, and new staff training programs.
• Assist the restaurant in meeting the financial targets while achieving the food quality service objectives.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities by supervising the daily cleaning of the pantry, cooking line, prep kitchen, dish area, and walk-in.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality Management degree

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Payroll software

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Nashville is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and collaborate with the Executive Chef to create exceptional menus. You will supervise production, manage staff, ensure food safety, and control costs while delivering outstanding guest experiences in a boutique hotel setting.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays.