Restaurant Sous Chef

Boqueria Restaurant • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Boqueria is seeking a Sous Chef to help lead its back-of-house team and support the success of its restaurant kitchens. The role calls for a driven, passionate, consistent leader who can coach team members, uphold high standards, and execute culinary operations effectively. Responsibilities include managing food and labor costs, ordering products, scheduling labor within budget, and ensuring food-handling and Department of Health standards are followed. The position requires culinary knowledge, operational and financial awareness, strong organization and communication, and basic computer and writing skills. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Boqueria is a Spanish tapas restaurant group with 11 locations in New York City, Washington, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston, West Hartford, and Atlanta. Its open kitchens serve Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by seasonal products.

Requirements

• Culinary skills and knowledge necessary to execute to high standards.
• Thorough knowledge of food-handling practices.
• Understanding of the financial implications of operational decisions.
• Ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Ability to order products and schedule labor within budget.
• Ability to form and lead a back-of-house team.
• Basic computer and written communication skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and anticipate.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for hospitality and teamwork.
• A good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-functioning back-of-house team.
• Manage food and labor costs to maximize profitability.
• Ensure Department of Health standards are consistently followed.
• Execute culinary work to high standards.
• Order products and schedule labor within budget.
• Form and lead a strong back-of-house team.
• Organize, prioritize, and anticipate operational needs.
• Teach and coach team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, paid weekly.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental benefits options.
• Paid time off.
• Discounted meals.
• Strong company culture with high standards.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing upscale restaurant group.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed