SUPERICA EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF – UP TO $80K / yr. + BONUS (Gulch)

Superica Gulch; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an Old-West inspired restaurant where culinary excellence meets a supportive work environment. As an Executive Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards while leading a dedicated team. With a focus on productivity and guest satisfaction, this position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic culinary setting. Enjoy competitive compensation, a range of benefits, and a chance to grow within an innovative restaurant group that values its people and their development.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Childbirth Recovery Leave

Parental Leave

Long-term retention bonuses

50% discount at all Rocket Farm Restaurants

Leadership development programs

Employee mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary experience, including 2 years as a Sous Chef.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure culinary standards are met.
• Manage budgets, labor, scheduling, and productivity.

Skills

Culinary Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Pressure Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

At Rocket Farm Restaurants, our core philosophy is “We serve the person who is serving the guest.” Our culture emphasizes treating and serving one another in the kitchen with dignity, respect, and care, mirroring how we serve our guests. We invite you to join us!

Superica Nashville

Bringing sunshine with an Old-West inspired, relaxed yet upbeat vibe and Mexican cuisine served over brunch, lunch, dinner, and refreshing margaritas.

Position: Executive Sous Chef

Superica Nashville is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Executive Sous Chef. This role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations, including production/prep, private parties, special events, stewarding, purchasing, and receiving. You will ensure culinary standards are met and manage the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of culinary experience, including 2 years as a Sous Chef, capable of working calmly under pressure, leading a team, and managing budgets, labor, scheduling, and overtime to maximize productivity and guest satisfaction.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 per year DOE + quarterly bonus

Full benefits after 30 days of employment, including:

• A supportive, ethical work environment
• Performance-based raises and promotions
• Paid Time Off, Childbirth Recovery Leave, and Parental Leave
• Long-term retention bonuses
• Major holiday time off: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
• 50% discount at all Rocket Farm Restaurants
• Rocket Farm University for leadership development
• Employee mentorship, advisory, and safety programs