Lead Sous Chef | High-Volume Kitchen + Benefits

The-Twelve-Thirty-Club; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Wellness

Benefits at 25 hours per week

Medical Insurance (HSA)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Job summary

The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver outstanding dining experiences. The role requires at least 2 years of culinary management experience and a solid grasp of business operations.

You will manage shifts, ensure recipe adherence, supervise sanitation, and coach the culinary team while optimizing food costs. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits with growth opportunities within our hospitality-driven concept.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Understanding of business operations and financials.
• Manage shifts, scheduling and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences and exceed guest expectations.
• Ingredient knowledge and culinary trend awareness.
• Adherence to recipes, safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Calm, effective performance in a high-volume open kitchen.
• Handle on-the-fly requests with poise.
• Understand POS systems and inventory control systems.
• Coach, lead and develop culinary team.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-volume kitchen operations and staff scheduling.
• Ensure recipes, safety standards and sanitation are followed.
• Lead, coach and develop the culinary team.
• Drive continuous improvement and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory and food costs using POS data.
• Coordinate with FOH for seamless service.

Skills

Culinary management

Team leadership

Shift scheduling

Operations knowledge

Ingredient knowledge

Safety & sanitation

Open kitchen operations

POS systems

Inventory control

Guest experience

Financial awareness

Tools

POS software

Inventory management software

Job description

The Twelve Thirty Club in Nashville is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver outstanding dining experiences. The role requires at least 2 years of culinary management experience and a solid grasp of business operations.

You will manage shifts, ensure recipe adherence, supervise sanitation, and coach the culinary team while optimizing food costs. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits with growth opportunities within our hospitality-driven concept.