Lead Sous Chef: Menu, Mentoring & Kitchen Excellence

White Lodging; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Unlimited referral bonuses

Vacation days with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

Complimentary rooms

Leadership development

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily food preparation across assigned areas, crafting high-quality menus and recipes that reflect seasonal techniques.

You will interview, hire, train, and mentor culinary staff; enforce safety, sanitation, and portion control; collaborate with front-of-house to elevate guest experiences; manage costs and waste; promote growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities essential.
• Experience mentoring culinary staff and leading teams.
• Ability to develop and execute innovative menus with quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas with seasonal techniques.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff for high performance.
• Uphold strict cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation standards.
• Organize and manage menu creation, recipes, and timelines.
• Control food costs by inventory, portions, and waste reduction.
• Foster a respectful kitchen environment and mentor associates

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Menu innovation

Education

Associate's degree in culinary arts or business administration

Job description

White Lodging is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily food preparation across assigned areas, crafting high-quality menus and recipes that reflect seasonal techniques.

You will interview, hire, train, and mentor culinary staff; enforce safety, sanitation, and portion control; collaborate with front-of-house to elevate guest experiences; manage costs and waste; promote growth within the team.