Sous Chef

RPM Italian; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier culinary-driven company is hiring a Sous Chef in Nashville. The candidate should possess 2-3 years of sous chef experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program focused on mental health & wellness

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring efficient operations including food prep, cooking, inventory, and supervising kitchen staff.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and conduct quality checks on menu items.
• Collaborate with GM to maintain recipes and track food costs.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Job description

About US

Aba, the Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, will open in Nashville’s Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood in Summer 2025. Led by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, this will be Aba’s fourth location, with others in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Miami, FL.

Aba is coming to Nashville and is now hiring Sous Chefs!

Position: Sous Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. We offer benefits, ongoing training, and growth opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off, including Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program focused on mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

We are a culinary-driven company committed to our people, welcoming diverse talents across 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to join us, apply today! We participate in E-Verify.

Responsibilities:

• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring efficient operations including food prep, cooking, inventory, and supervising kitchen staff
• Lead pre-shift meetings, conduct line, temp, cooler checks, and food tastings
• Collaborate with GM and managers to review and maintain recipes
• Perform regular quality checks on menu items
• Order food and supplies, track food costs
• Communicate effectively between FOH and BOH teams
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH staff in partnership with management
• Promote teamwork and handle challenges with tact and courtesy
• Work various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
• Strong leadership and management skills

Salary Range: USD $55,000 - $75,000 per year