Lead Sous Chef - Elevate Service & Culinary Team

Firefly Club; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Club in Spring Hill, TN is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen preparation, supervise the culinary team, and ensure flavor, presentation, and food safety standards are met. You will work alongside the Executive Sous Chef and oversee service during assigned coverage.

The role requires at least three years of professional culinary experience, including leadership of a station, with strong cooking and training abilities.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional culinary experience, including at least one year leading a station, shift, or team.
• Strong cooking and food safety skills, clear communication, and the ability to coach others and organize production.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily preparation and station assignments around reservations, expected covers, events, and available staffing.
• Lead service, work stations as needed, and verify seasoning, cooking, portions, plating, and timely order completion.
• Brief the team on menu changes, shortages, dietary requests, and service priorities; coordinate with the expeditor and dining team.
• Train and coach cooks, demonstrate techniques, and address performance concerns with the Executive Sous Chef.
• Monitor receiving, product quality, storage, labeling, rotation, and temperature controls; correct unsafe practices promptly.
• Manage preparation quantities, inventory counts, requisitions, and waste records within approved procedures.
• Support scheduling and labor planning; adjust shift deployment within approved staffing guidelines.
• Maintain recipe cards, production checklists, and cleaning routines; contribute to menu testing and outlet opening preparation.
• Communicate service results, staffing concerns, and maintenance needs; take charge of the assigned kitchen during delegated coverage.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Leadership

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Culinary education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Firefly Club in Spring Hill, TN is seeking a seasoned Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen preparation, supervise the culinary team, and ensure flavor, presentation, and food safety standards are met. You will work alongside the Executive Sous Chef and oversee service during assigned coverage.

The role requires at least three years of professional culinary experience, including leadership of a station, with strong cooking and training abilities.