Sous Chef

White Lodging Services, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Vacation and PTO with rollover

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary and Discounted Rooms

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

White Lodging Services, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a seasoned culinary leader to oversee daily food preparation and drive high standards across the kitchen.

You will interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team and a safe, clean kitchen environment. You will develop menus, oversee recipes, and control food costs to minimize waste while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in a busy kitchen.
• Strong menu development and cost-control abilities.
• Collaborative approach with front-of-house teams and staff coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas, ensuring high-quality, fresh ingredients.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation for a safe kitchen.
• Organize and manage food prep operations, create menus, recipes, and timelines.
• Control food costs by monitoring inventory, portions, and waste.
• Mentor associates for career growth and advancement.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team coaching

Guest experience

Operations management

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or business administration

Job description

Description

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily food preparation in assigned areas, ensuring high-quality, fresh ingredients with seasonal techniques and preparations.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and managing culinary staff to maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold strict standards for cleanliness, food handling, and sanitation to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
• Organize, oversee, and manage food prep operations, including creating menus, recipes, and execution of menu implementation timelines.
• Control food costs by monitoring inventory, maintaining portion control, and minimizing waste.
• Foster a respectful and cooperative kitchen environment, mentoring associates for career growth and advancement.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong leadership and organizational skills to oversee culinary operations effectively.
• Expertise in developing innovative dishes while maintaining consistency and quality across all operations.
• A collaborative approach to working with the front-of-house team to enhance guest experiences.
• A passion for coaching, developing talent, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• An associate’s degree in culinary arts or business administration is preferred.

Other information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Paid Parental Leave
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary and Discounted Rooms
• Leadership development opportunities