Sous Chef Job at Four Seasons (Nashville)

Job Description

The Sous Chef at Bacco at Four Seasons Nashville plays a key leadership role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences while supporting the Restaurant Chef in daily kitchen operations. This position ensures the highest standards of food quality, consistency, cost control, sanitation, and team development in alignment with Four Seasons culture and values.

Job Responsibility

Lead, train, coach, motivate, and discipline kitchen team members to ensure adherence to Four Seasons cultural values, core standards, and culinary excellence
Assist in menu planning, recipe development, and execution to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all food items
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service execution and operational readiness
Manage labor planning, scheduling, food costs, purchasing, and inventory control to meet departmental financial goals
Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards are met according to Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations
Maintain quality control systems to ensure proper portioning, flavor consistency, and adherence to purchasing specifications
Monitor incoming food products to ensure quality standards and specifications are consistently met
Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational needs and service excellence
Attend operational meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the culinary department

Requirements

College degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Three to five years of culinary experience in a professional kitchen, or one to two years in a supervisory or leadership culinary role
Strong working knowledge of kitchen operations, food production techniques, and culinary equipment
Ability to lead and develop a team of approximately 10 culinary employees
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) and basic computer systems used in food & beverage operations
Authorization to work in the United States is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location

What we offer

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent training and professional development opportunities
Employee discount for stays at Four Seasons hotels and resorts worldwide
Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms
Complimentary employee meals
Additional property-specific benefits as available

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