Head Chef

Job overview

The Head Chef role is onsite in Nashville, TN; compensation is described as competitive, with no numeric amount specified. The role leads the Back of House culinary department for a José Andrés Group hospitality concept. The chef is accountable for daily kitchen performance, food quality, consistency, and team development. By managing service execution, menus, food safety, inventory, and staffing, the role helps deliver the group’s culinary standards and guest experience.

What you'll do

• Lead and train the culinary team to group standards
• conduct tastings and line checks
• maintain recipes and standard operating procedures
• manage core menus and seasonal features
• coordinate menu changes and pairings
• oversee ticket flow and expo
• recruit, onboard, coach, and develop staff
• enforce food safety and sanitation
• manage inventory, yields, waste, ordering, and cost targets
• schedule labor
• maintain kitchen equipment
• support events and openings as applicable.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head chef

nashville tn

jose andres group

culinary leadership

kitchen operations

menu management

food safety

haccp

inventory control

cogs

team development

nights weekends holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
• health and wellness benefits
• retirement savings plans
• employee dining and partner discounts
• professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Requires 5–7+ years of professional kitchen experience, including 2–3+ years in a lead role. Schedule flexibility includes nights, weekends, and holidays; the role may support events, off-site activations, and new openings as applicable.

About the employer

Jose Andres Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.