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Executive Chef

$100,000–$110,000 Base Salary + Huge Bonus Potential

Location: Nashville, TN

Join a thriving fine dining restaurant in the heart of Nashville, where Italian culinary tradition meets high-volume excellence. This is a leadership role for a hands-on Executive Chef who’s passionate about food, team culture, and delivering consistently exceptional experiences.

Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation

Base Salary: $100,000–$110,000
Attainable Bonus Potential
Relocation Package
100% Employer-Covered Health Insurance (after 90 days)
Paid Time Off
Onsite Parking
Dinner Service Only — no lunch shifts

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications

2+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume ($6M+ annual sales) fine dining environment with tenures of no less than 2 years in previous roles
Strong background in Italian cuisine; menu development, execution, and sourcing
Proven ability to manage kitchen operations at scale, including labor and food cost controls
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Experienced in training, mentoring, and retaining kitchen talent
Strong organizational and administrative skills

Executive Chef Must Haves

Leads from the front- hands on, visible, and engaged during prep and service
Upholds a clean, professional, organized, and system-driven kitchen
Creates and enforces prep lists, labeling, and rotation procedures
Conducts consistent line checks and quality control across all stations
Brings a positive, solutions-oriented attitude to daily service and team leadership
Balances quality and speed in a high-volume setting without compromising standards

Preferred Background & Skills

Culinary degree or formal training (preferred but not required)
Experience working in Italian Restaurant Concepts is a must
Experience working in the New York market or comparable fine dining scenes
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
Familiarity with BOH platforms for ordering, inventory, and scheduling

JOB ID: 169126

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