Sous Chef - Yolan

The Joseph, a Forbes Star Award-winning hotel in Nashville, offers guests a refined luxury experience blended with warm Italian hospitality. Located just steps from Broadway, this upscale hotel is renowned for providing artfully curated experiences that exceed guest expectations at every turn. The Joseph combines elegant accommodations with exceptional service to create an environment where guests feel both indulged and welcomed. As part of the vibrant Nashville community, the hotel stands out through its commitment to quality, creativity, and memorable guest interactions, making it a top choice for travelers seeking a unique and sophisticated stay.

Within The Joseph, culinary experiences are crafted with intention, creativity, and precision, reflecting the hotel’s dedication to excellence. The restaurant, Yolan, is a highlight for guests craving innovative and high-quality dining that enhances their stay. To support this mission, The Joseph is seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at Yolan, elevating the dining experience through innovation, consistency, and uncompromising quality. This role demands a hands-on culinary leader passionate about excellence and committed to creating memorable guest experiences.

As Sous Chef, the successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive kitchen leadership. This includes everything from menu creation and recipe development to food quality assurance, team development, and operational excellence. The role requires managing daily kitchen operations to ensure timely preparation and delivery of food that meets the highest standards. The Sous Chef will lead the development of innovative menus aligned with Yolan’s brand and the latest culinary trends, covering both restaurant and banquet services. Creativity and precision in recipe creation, testing, and refinement will be crucial to maintaining the restaurant’s reputation. In addition, the Sous Chef will supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

Operational responsibilities extend to managing food inventory, ordering, and cost control, minimizing waste while protecting margins. Ensuring compliance with kitchen safety and sanitation standards and all health regulations is critical to the role, as is maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a culinary professional to join a distinguished hotel where their leadership and innovation can shine. The Joseph values its team members and supports them through a comprehensive benefits program designed to promote health, happiness, and wellbeing, underscoring the company’s commitment to its staff and guests alike.