Executive Sous Chef - Lead a High-Volume, Purposeful Kitchen

True Food Kitchen; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health benefits

Childcare FSA

Pet insurance

Gym membership

Pre-paid legal

401K matching

Dining discounts

Perkspot access

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Nashville seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen with culinary excellence and rigorous line checks. You will collaborate with FOH and BOH teams to uphold True Food standards and drive exceptional guest experiences.

You will hire and develop back-of-house staff, manage schedules, and partner with leadership on costs, payroll compliance, and health inspections, while enjoying benefits and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for culinary excellence; exceptionally detailed.
• Resilient under pressure; handles last-minute requests.
• 2+ years as a chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of financial aspects of business operations.
• Caring, self-motivated; able to lead, coach, and drive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the line; performs line checks and facility walks with proper documentation.
• Runs high-volume service periods from expo to wheel to ensure food quality.
• Collaborates with BOH and FOH; participates in EcoSure & Health inspections.
• Manages hiring and development of back-of-house staff; schedules and payroll reporting per laws.
• Assists EC with P&L to maximize profits via food cost, labor, inventory, and performance.
• Maintains open communication with FOH to ensure adherence to TFK guidelines.

Job description

True Food Kitchen in Nashville seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen with culinary excellence and rigorous line checks. You will collaborate with FOH and BOH teams to uphold True Food standards and drive exceptional guest experiences.

You will hire and develop back-of-house staff, manage schedules, and partner with leadership on costs, payroll compliance, and health inspections, while enjoying benefits and dining discounts.