Restaurant Sous Chef
Recruiting Partner: Patrick Walker
Nashville, Tennessee | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $65,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 167088
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We are seeking a dedicated and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team and support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a respected and expanding hospitality group while contributing to a culture of excellence, teamwork, and hospitality.
The ideal candidate is hands-on in the kitchen, passionate about consistency and presentation, and skilled at mentoring others. They will help lead a talented team in delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Sous Chef Benefits/Compensation:
- Competitive base salary ($65K–$70K) plus commission-based bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave and weekly pay
- Annual merit increase
- Career growth opportunities within a nationally expanding hospitality group
Sous Chef Requirements/Responsibilities:
- 1–2+ years of leadership experience within a full-service kitchen
- Assist in daily BOH operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented to brand standards
- Support inventory management, stock rotation, and waste reduction
- Train and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and BOH staff to maintain consistency and performance
- Uphold safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards across all kitchen operations
- Ensure smooth kitchen workflow during service, addressing issues promptly and professionally
- Step into cooking or prep roles as needed to support the team during peak periods
- Collaborate with Executive Sous Chef and FOH leadership to ensure timely and accurate food delivery
- Maintain clear communication between BOH and FOH to ensure seamless guest experiences
- Culinary degree preferred; ServSafe certification required or ability to obtain upon hire
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 167088
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
