Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops & Quality

Hawkers-Asian-Street-Food-; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

Meal benefits

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hawkers Asian Street Food in Nashville is seeking a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in all kitchen operations, culinary execution, and staff development. You will drive food quality, cost targets, and sanitation while leading a hands-on BOH team on nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will oversee procurement, inventory, training, and performance coaching to uphold standards and support rapid growth of the brand. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership role in a high-volume restaurant.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and HACCP principles.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Food Handler's Certification prior to or within 30 days of hire.
• Strong working knowledge of kitchen financials including food cost, labor cost, and waste management.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold a team accountable in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH team and shift operations, including line checks and pre-service meetings.
• Oversee procurement, production, inventory, storage, and rotation of food items.
• Provide feedback to staff to maintain high quality and timely service; ensure target ticket times.
• Manage food cost and labor cost targets; monitor waste and prep efficiency.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and HR on coaching, performance, and development.
• Step in to cover Executive Chef duties as needed and maintain strong kitchen leadership.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Food Safety HACCP

Cost Control

Staff Development

Food Procurement

Inventory Management

Communication

Availability

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Hawkers Asian Street Food in Nashville is seeking a Sous Chef to partner with the Executive Chef in all kitchen operations, culinary execution, and staff development. You will drive food quality, cost targets, and sanitation while leading a hands-on BOH team on nights, weekends, and holidays.

You will oversee procurement, inventory, training, and performance coaching to uphold standards and support rapid growth of the brand. Strong leadership and communication are essential.