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Executive Sous Chef - Memphis
$120K
Memphis, TN · Full-time · Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years in food service with a culinary degree, or 6+ years in lieu of a degree; 2+ years in a multi-outlet operation facility.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate; culinary degree, with the stated experience alternative.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Oversees multiple food-service outlets and teams, supporting operations, staff development, safety, costs, and high-end guest or VIP experiences.
What you'll do
- Set and enforce operating and safety standards across kitchen outlets; train staff on planning, safety, and health guidelines.
- Support outlet operations, hiring, team development, retention, and management; coordinate new outlet openings and ongoing operations.
- Plan and meet cost-per-head targets and help deliver VIP experiences.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Culinary degree and 4+ years of food-service experience, or 6+ years of food-service experience in lieu of a degree.
- 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility.
- Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager-level food handler certification; valid food manager certification and driver's license are also listed.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience in a corporate environment.
- Experience with high-volume or batch cooking, leading 20 or more team members, or kitchen/dining-area renovation or construction.
Pay
$120,000 USD base salary (starting base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Outlook, ServSafe
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