Chef De Cuisine | Fine Dining : Relocation to Nashville, TN

Chef De Cuisine - Relocation

$100,000–$150,000 Base Salary + Huge Bonus Potential

Location: Franklin, TN

Join a thriving restaurant group opening a new location where Italian culinary tradition meets high-volume excellence. This is a leadership role for a hands-on Executive Chef who’s passionate about food, team culture, and delivering consistently exceptional experiences.

Chef De Cuisine Benefits & Compensation

• Base Salary: $100,000–$150,000
• Huge Annual Bonus Potential
• Full Relocation Package
• 100% Employer-Covered Health Insurance (after 90 days)
• Paid Time Off
• Onsite Parking
• Dinner Service Only

Chef De Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume ($8M+ annual sales) fine dining environment
• Strong background in Italian cuisine - menu development, execution, and sourcing
• Proven ability to manage kitchen operations at scale, including labor and food cost controls
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Experienced in training, mentoring, and retaining kitchen talent
• Strong organizational and administrative skills

Chef De Cuisine Must Haves

• Leads from the front; hands on, visible, and engaged during prep and service
• Upholds a clean, professional, organized, and system-driven kitchen
• Creates and enforces prep lists, labeling, and rotation procedures
• Conducts consistent line checks and quality control across all stations
• Brings a positive, solutions-oriented attitude to daily service and team leadership
• Balances quality and speed in a high-volume setting without compromising standards
• Strong tenures in background - 2 years minimum in previous roles

Preferred Background & Skills

• Culinary degree or formal training (preferred but not required)
• Experience working in the New York market or comparable fine dining scenes
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
• Familiarity with BOH platforms for ordering, inventory, and scheduling