Executive Sous Chef Position - Upscale Casual Dining

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Executive Sous Chef to join our esteemed culinary team. If you have high-volume, scratch kitchen experience and a passion for crafting exceptional dining experiences, this is an outstanding opportunity to elevate your career. Our restaurant prides itself on delivering a contemporary twist on classic favorites, offering an upscale and welcoming setting for both everyday dining and special occasions. From shareable plates to fresh, seasonal selections, our American-inspired menu promises to delight every guest.

Job Title: Executive Sous Chef

Job Overview:

The Executive Sous Chef is a pivotal role, demanding an individual ready to take on challenges daily. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this position involves the continued mentorship and development of kitchen staff, maintaining exacting food quality standards, and overseeing adjustments to the menu in collaboration with the leadership team. Success in this role relies on building guest satisfaction and inspiring top-line growth through team performance, exceptional service standards, and consistently outstanding cuisine.

Core responsibilities for the position include:

• Training, mentoring, and retaining kitchen team members, ensuring ongoing professional growth within the team.
• Maintaining high standards for food safety and sanitation, emphasizing compliance with health regulations.
• Assisting in creating innovative menu options that highlight fresh, premium ingredients.
• Supporting operational goals by achieving financial benchmarks, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring consistency in all facets of the kitchen operation.

Benefits:

We value our team and are proud to offer:

• Competitive Salary aligned with industry standards.
• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance options.
• Generous Vacation Time to ensure work-life balance.
• An engaging and dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Executive Sous Chef role will meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of three years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume establishment is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in mentoring and developing staff while maintaining focus on team success.
• Proven ability to deliver financial results through effective kitchen management.
• A commitment to excellence, integrity, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong organizational skills paired with a passion for delivering a superior dining experience.

Join Us in Nashville!

If you’re ready to take on an influential leadership role in an upscale, fast-paced environment and contribute to a culinary team that reinvents the dining experience, we invite you to apply.

Apply Now

To be considered for this exciting opportunity as Executive Sous Chef, please send your resume to cindy@geckohospitality.com.

#ZRTM

As part of our recruiting process, we may contact you regarding positions we feel are a good fit or engage with you via SMS text message. By clicking to submit your application, Gecko Hospitality, has your consent to communicate via SMS text message moving forward.

Terms of Service are available at https://www.geckohospitality.com/terms

Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.geckohospitality.com/privacy

Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan.

For more help reply “HELP” to your texts or you can opt-out by replying STOP