Sous Chef

True Food Kitchen; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health benefits

Childcare FSA

Pet insurance

Gym membership

Pre-paid legal

401K matching

Dining discounts

Perkspot access

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Nashville seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen with culinary excellence and rigorous line checks. You will collaborate with FOH and BOH teams to uphold True Food standards and drive exceptional guest experiences.

You will hire and develop back-of-house staff, manage schedules, and partner with leadership on costs, payroll compliance, and health inspections, while enjoying benefits and dining discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for culinary excellence; exceptionally detailed.
• Resilient under pressure; handles last-minute requests.
• 2+ years as a chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of financial aspects of business operations.
• Caring, self-motivated; able to lead, coach, and drive excellence.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the line; performs line checks and facility walks with proper documentation.
• Runs high-volume service periods from expo to wheel to ensure food quality.
• Collaborates with BOH and FOH; participates in EcoSure & Health inspections.
• Manages hiring and development of back-of-house staff; schedules and payroll reporting per laws.
• Assists EC with P&L to maximize profits via food cost, labor, inventory, and performance.
• Maintains open communication with FOH to ensure adherence to TFK guidelines.

Job description

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Opens and closes the line, performs precise line checks and facility walks, EcoSure with proper documentation to adhere to company standards and addresses any deficiencies.
• Runs high volume service periods from the expo or wheel position to ensure food quality and presentation is up to TFK standards.
• Performs with BOH and FOH team, precise line checks and facility walks with proper follow up and documentation and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections, ensuring a safe production environment.
• Responsible for the hiring and development of back of house employees; managing their schedules and reporting payroll hours in compliance to company standards and state laws.
• Partners with EC on managing the P&L to assist in maximizing the profts through food cost management, labor, inventory control and performance of the restaurant.
• Consistent open communication with FOH team to ensure adherence of TFK guidelines.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Has a strong passion for culinary excellence, and you are exceptionally detailed.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• For more than 2 years, as a chef, you’ve been a key ingredient in the success of a full service, high-volume restaurant.
• Has basic knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.
• Are caring, self-motivated and exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• FSA options for child care assistance
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Gym membership discount
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.