Sous Chef

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary-driven restaurant company is seeking a Sous Chef for their new location in Nashville. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, along with opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in kitchen management and a passion for teamwork.

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 focusing on mental health & wellness

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Leadership and management skills for kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring effective operations including food prep, cooking, inventory management, and supervising kitchen teams.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and maintain quality checks of all menu items.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing BOH staff.

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!

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

Our 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 focusing on mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

We are a culinary-driven restaurant company committed to our people. We value diverse perspectives and talents across 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to join us, explore opportunities and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify.

Responsibilities:

• Manage BOH shifts, ensuring effective operations including food prep, cooking, inventory management, and supervising kitchen, dish, and BOH teams.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings, conduct line, temp, and cooler checks, and participate in food tastings.
• Collaborate with GM and managers/chefs to review and maintain recipe books.
• Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
• Order food and supplies, and assist in tracking and controlling food costs.
• Communicate effectively between FOH and BOH regarding food production and timing.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing BOH staff.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Handle challenges with tact and courtesy, maintaining professionalism.
• Work various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and possibly overnight travel.
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Leadership and management skills for kitchen staff.

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