Executive Sous Chef

This opportunity is with one of Chattanooga's premier fine dining restaurants known for delivering Michelin-level cuisine. As a Michelin-caliber establishment, the restaurant prides itself on exceptional quality, creativity, and a meticulous approach to culinary excellence. The venue is recognized for its elegant ambiance, innovative seasonal menus, and commitment to a refined dining experience that delights patrons and upholds the highest standards of the culinary arts. The restaurant operates within a culture that values leadership, collaboration, and consistent performance, making it an elite destination for both customers and culinary professionals seeking to advance their careers in high-pressure, high-expectation kitchens.

The role of Executive Sous Chef is a critical leadership position within this distinguished kitchen. Reporting directly to the acclaimed Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring that every dish served meets the exacting standards of Michelin-level dining. This position demands a balance of precision, discipline, creativity, and mentorship. The Executive Sous Chef will work closely with a world-class culinary team to maintain excellence from food preparation through to plating, ensuring that each element reflects the establishment's commitment to perfection.

The position includes a base salary ranging from $110,000 to $115,000, with the opportunity for performance bonuses that reward leadership and contribution to the restaurant's success. The role offers a balanced schedule designed to support both high-level culinary excellence and quality of life, reflecting the company’s recognition that great food and leadership can thrive alongside personal wellbeing. There is a clear growth path for motivated candidates who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication, with opportunities to take on greater responsibilities within the Michelin-caliber restaurant group.

Ideal candidates are those who excel under pressure, bringing calm and confidence to the kitchen, while fostering an environment of mentorship, growth, and innovation. The Executive Sous Chef must have a proven track record in fine dining or similarly prestigious culinary environments, showcasing leadership capabilities and refined technical skills in executing seasonal and technique-driven menus. This role is suited to a chef who is meticulous, passionate about culinary innovation, deeply committed to safety and operational excellence, and eager to cultivate world-class standards throughout the kitchen team. Joining this team means contributing to an extraordinary culinary journey in Chattanooga’s vibrant dining scene, working side-by-side with some of the finest chefs in the industry and shaping the future leaders of fine dining cuisine.