Sous Chef

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, set to open its fourth location in Nashville's Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood in Summer 2025. The restaurant is led by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise and innovative flavor combinations to the dining experience. Aba has already established successful locations in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois. Known for its vibrant and creative menu, Aba combines fresh Mediterranean ingredients with the bold and diverse influence of California cuisine, creating a unique and engaging dining experience for its customers.

Aba Nashville is currently seeking a dedicated an... Show More

Job Requirements

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

Job Qualifications

2-3 years of sous chef experience in a full-service restaurant
ability to lead and manage the kitchen staff

Job Duties

Run BOH shifts and ensure effective and efficient BOH shifts and operations including food prep and cooking
ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies
supervise the kitchen, dish and all other BOH teams
Lead BOH pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temp and cooler checks and food tastings for the shift
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
Purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
Assist with tracking and controlling food cost
Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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