Lead Kitchen Sous Chef — Farm-to-Table Innovator

Naked Farmer Careers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing incentives

401K

Annual paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Career progression opportunities

Complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

Job summary

Naked Farmer Careers is seeking a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders and drive culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchens. You will lead, train, and mentor the team, ensuring every station delivers consistently great, seasonally driven dishes and adheres to our recipes and standards.

You will guide shifts, participate in pre-shift briefings, and ensure quality, timely execution, and strong guest service while maintaining health and safety protocols across all

Qualifications

• At least one year of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Two or more years of experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary abilities and openness to coaching and learning.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and uplift our culinary team by showcasing your expertise in the kitchen and maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Achieve proficiency at all Naked Farmer stations by consistently executing recipes and processes and training the team.
• Prepare seasonal dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Coordinate prep lists and waste logs; contribute to food inventory and walk-in organization with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Learn restaurant ordering systems to help manage stock levels for service.
• Open and close the restaurant with checklists and clear team communication for smooth shifts.
• Address guest concerns with creative and effective solutions.
• Uphold the Department of Health and Naked Farmer's food safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume kitchen

Team player

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Naked Farmer Careers is seeking a Sous Chef to support Restaurant Leaders and drive culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchens. You will lead, train, and mentor the team, ensuring every station delivers consistently great, seasonally driven dishes and adheres to our recipes and standards.

You will guide shifts, participate in pre-shift briefings, and ensure quality, timely execution, and strong guest service while maintaining health and safety protocols across all