Sous Chef

Thompson Nashville is a distinguished hotel situated in the lively city of Nashville, Tennessee. This upscale establishment is renowned for its sophisticated ambiance, exceptional hospitality, and commitment to providing guests with a memorable experience. The hotel features a swanky rooftop bar that offers a unique blend of craft cocktails and creative small plates, making it a popular destination for both locals and travelers seeking elegant dining with picturesque city views. Thompson Nashville prides itself on a dedication to excellence in both service and culinary innovation, reflected in its carefully curated menus and meticulous attention to atmosphere.

The role available at Thompson Nashville is for a seasoned kitchen manager who plays a crucial part in overseeing all kitchen operations within the rooftop bar and restaurant. This position supports the Executive Chef and the entire restaurant staff to ensure all culinary standards are upheld with precision and creativity. The successful candidate will be responsible for food budgeting and cost optimization, maintaining recipe standards, managing stock levels, and cultivating strong relationships with purveyors to guarantee the highest quality of ingredients. In addition, this role involves hands-on preparation and production of menu items, mastery of various cooking techniques such as garde manger, broiler, saucier, and managing large quantity cooking while ensuring proper methods, times, and temperatures are adhered to.

Furthermore, the kitchen manager will have a significant leadership component, involving the hiring, training, developing, and retaining of culinary talent. They will foster a safe and sanitary work environment and oversee kitchen maintenance and sanitation programs. This position demands exceptional organizational skills to manage all kitchen areas, including creative menu development and successful shift management. Attention to detail and knowledge of food safety are critical, given the fast-paced and high-standard environment of the rooftop venue.

In this role, the individual will also be responsible for maintaining accurate and current menu information such as preparation techniques, seasonings, ingredients, and plate presentation. The ability to mentor and lead the line staff to meet both service quality and safety standards is essential. The position requires a candidate with a passion for cooking, a commitment to quality, safety, and sanitation practices, and a willingness to continually improve and develop their skills and product knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-end hospitality setting and is dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining experience at one of Nashville's premier locations.