Sous Chef

Lettuce Escape; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Accident Protection

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring a Sous Chef for a high-energy Broadway location in Nashville. This role supports BOH operations, leads kitchen staff, and helps launch a late-night taco and drink spot with a focus on quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a sous chef, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can work late hours. Competitive benefits, salary, and growth opportunities are provided as part of our team culture.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff.
• Comfort with late-night hours as the restaurant operates until 3:00 AM.

Responsibilities

• Run BOH shifts and oversee food prep, inventory, and kitchen ops.
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and conduct line, temp and cooler checks.
• Regularly review and update recipe books with GM or chefs.
• Perform line checks to ensure menu item quality.
• Purchase and order food products and supplies daily.
• Track and control food costs; communicate issues between FOH and BOH.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop BOH staff.
• Promote teamwork across all teams; handle guest/vendor challenges with courtesy.
• Work varied shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends.
• Move/lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Leadership

Flexible Hours

Job description

About US

Opening early Fall 2026 in the middle of the Broadway action, Tacos El Terry is a high-energy, quick-service taqueria. We will focus on a simple, quality menu featuring 4–5 made-to-order tacos, chips, guacamole, and fresh salsas. Every taco is made-to-order and served on fresh handmade tortillas. Our beverage program will focus on the classics; margaritas, palomas, and ice-cold beer. We are seeking a foundational team of hospitality and culinary professionals to operate this high-volume and exciting Broadway location on Nashville’s most iconic street.

Overview

Tacos El Terry in Nashville is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef experience. Lettuce Entertain You is bringing a new, late-night taco and drink spot to Nashville's bustling Broadway! Join our team and help us launch the city's next go-to destination for great food and drinks. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

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

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce.

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Responsibilities

• Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
• Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participating in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
• Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
• Assist with tracking and controlling food costEnsure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
• Ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff
• Must be comfortable working late hours, restaurant operates until 3:00 AM

Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.