Sous Chef

About the Role

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.

What You Will Do

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.

What You Bring

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.

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.

Schedule & Hours

Full-time position. Eight to ten-hour shifts; scheduled days and work hours may vary based on operational needs, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Visa Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.