Lead Kitchen Sous Chef: Team Leader, Quality & Costs

Nashville Live!; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Live! is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring staffing, cleanliness, and high-quality service.

You will lead and train the culinary team, control food costs, uphold safety standards, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of supervisory kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary arts courses/certifications or related degree preferred.
• 1-2 years experience supervising kitchen staff and working with inventory and food ordering in a high-volume kitchen.
• Exude confidence in cooking skills and abilities; proven ability to lead a team and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Control and/or assist with the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue within company policies, including ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
• Assist with maintaining a professional company image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms and appearance standards.
• Uphold consistent product and service standards of the highest quality.
• Control and/or assist with control of BOH food costs through appropriate ordering, maintaining weekly inventory, reviewing financial reports and taking actions.
• Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness in compliance with Company and Health Department standards.
• Recruit, interview and hire supervisory and hourly team members; supervise and motivate; take disciplinary action and recommend termination when necessary.
• Train employees, as assigned, on an ongoing basis.
• Lead by example to other team members and mentor new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary arts certification preferred

Job description

Nashville Live! is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring staffing, cleanliness, and high-quality service.

You will lead and train the culinary team, control food costs, uphold safety standards, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of supervisory kitchen experience.