Sous Chef

Vision Hospitality; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites Chattanooga is hiring a visionary Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for the new Olos concept in Downtown Chattanooga. You will oversee hands-on prep, ensure consistency, and craft guest experiences in a high-volume setting.

The role requires 2-3 years of upscale casual dining cooking experience, strong leadership, and a proven ability to develop a team. Competitive salary ranges and growth opportunities accompany this position.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years cooking experience in an upscale casual dining restaurant.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proven success in a high-volume environment.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
• Proven ability to develop team members.
• Knowledge of systems and processes for great execution.
• Stable job history showing upward career progression.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and development of hospitality-focused team members.
• Upholding the highest standards for food sanitation and quality.
• Enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Ensure use of BOH systems to achieve optimal kitchen performance; line checks, checklists, opening/closing procedures, prep lists.
• Set expectations and monitor performance standards for managing kitchen staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

High-volume service

Culinary excellence

Team development

Sanitation standards

Training and coaching

Physical endurance

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chattanooga, TN 37402Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salary/yearNow Hiring a Sous Chef at Olos in Downtown Chattanooga

We’re cooking up something brand new in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga! Embassy Suites is seeking a visionary Sous Chef to be a part of the launch of this exciting new concept.

Every dish at Olos begins with the same commitment: real ingredients, prepared by hand, inspired by the cuisines of Italy, Greece, Spain, and Turkey. Olos is designed to be a gathering place, rooted in the communal spirit the Mediterranean has always known. Open patios, communal tables, and welcoming bar areas invite guests to stay longer and connect more deeply. The warmth and generosity of Mediterranean culture shapes every interaction at Olos. Every team member carries that spirit into their work, whether moving fast at the Market counter or attending to every detail on the Rooftop. The goal is always the same: every guest leaves feeling entirely cared for

We are a growing business with many opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities for Sous Chef include:

• Hiring, training, and development of hospitality-focused Team Members
• Upholding the highest standards for food sanitation and quality
• Consistently enforcing standards for recipe adherence, food preparation, production, and presentation
• Ensure use of BOH systems to achieve optimal kitchen performance; line checks, checklists, opening/closing procedures, prep lists
• Set expectations and monitor performance standards for managing kitchen staff

What we're looking for in an Sous Chef

• 2-3 years cooking experience in an upscale casual dining restaurant
• Excellent communication
• Proven success in a high- volume restaurant
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, and service
• Proven ability to develop your team
• Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution
• Stable job history which demonstrates upward career progression
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

QualificationsWhat we're looking for in an Executive Chef

• 5+ years professional cooking experience, with least 2 years in an Executive Chef capacity in an upscale casual dining restaurant
• Excellent communication
• Proven success as head of kitchen operations in a high- volume restaurant
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, and service
• Proven ability to develop your team
• Knowledge of systems, methods and processes that contribute to great execution
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.