Restaurant Sous Chef

Boqueria Restaurant Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible scheduling

Full and part-time availability

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Paid time off

Discounted meals

Strong company culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Boqueria Restaurant Group is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our Nashville kitchen and lead a high-performing BOH team. You will coach, mentor, and organize a skilled staff to deliver top-tier Spanish tapas in a fast-paced environment.

We value strong culinary skills, strict food-handling practices, and the ability to optimize costs while maintaining high quality. This role requires leadership, reliability, and excellent communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high-functioning BOH team.
• Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Ensure DOH standards are consistently met and followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

DOH standards

Culinary skills

Food handling

Budgeting

Inventory & ordering

People management

Communication

Time management

Humor

Age 18+

Job description

Are you a talented Sous Chef looking for a new opportunity with a great company culture? Are you an enthusiastic team player and eager to learn new things? Do you always sweat the details and strive for excellence? Are you a natural-born leader who loves teaching and coaching members of their team?

Everyone in the industry knows that a restaurant is only as strong as its kitchen team. And at Boqueria®, we know that having a driven, passionate, and consistent Sous Chef is integral to the success of our kitchens.

What We’re Looking For

• Excited to lead a high-functioning BOH team
• Ability to manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability
• Can ensure DOH standards are always followed
• Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to the highest standards
• Thorough knowledge of food handling practices.
• Understanding of financial implications of operational decisions
• Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget
• Ability to form and lead a strong BOH team
• Basic computer and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and anticipate
• Effective communication skills
• A good sense of humor
• Must be at least 18 years old

What We Offer Our Team

• Work with great people who love hospitality
• Competitive salary based on experience paid weekly
• Flexible scheduling
• Full and part-time availability
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
• Paid time off and Discounted Meals
• A strong company culture with high standards
• Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 11 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and Atlanta. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.