Lead Sous Chef — Kitchen Leadership & Training

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking a kitchen supervisor to assist the Executive Chef in coordinating cooks and food-service staff on campus in Maryville, TN. This full-time role requires leadership of back-of-house operations and adherence to production schedules while maintaining high standards of food safety and service quality.

Responsibilities include training and supervising staff, ensuring proper food handling, and effectively communicating with team members and customers during meal service.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of BOH leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards.
• Supervises hourly food service associates, including scheduling, payroll, training and counseling as appropriate.
• Maintains proper food handling, sanitation, and serving temperatures; ensures cleanliness of workstation.

Skills

Leadership

Food service knowledge

Communication

Job description

Chartwells Higher Ed is seeking a kitchen supervisor to assist the Executive Chef in coordinating cooks and food-service staff on campus in Maryville, TN. This full-time role requires leadership of back-of-house operations and adherence to production schedules while maintaining high standards of food safety and service quality.

Responsibilities include training and supervising staff, ensuring proper food handling, and effectively communicating with team members and customers during meal service.