Executive Sous Chef

Position Summary Southern Hospitality Company, an entity of Southern Land Company, is headquartered in Nashville, TN and is seeking a full-time Executive Sous Chef to open our new Italian restaurant, Lupo Notte. The successful candidate will be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The Executive Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations of the restaurant, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and operational efficiency. This role involves working closely with the culinary and front‑of‑house teams, providing guidance on food safety and hygiene standards, and leading the culinary team to success. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Culinary Leadership Oversee and support the culinary operations in the restaurant. Help develop and execute creative, high‑quality menu offerings that align with the brand and customer demographics. Work closely with the culinary team to ensure that the menu reflects the latest trends and customer preferences while maintaining operational feasibility. Operational Excellence Maintain and enforce food quality, consistency, and portion control. Ensure the kitchen complies with local and national food safety regulations, including sanitation and health standards. Monitor kitchen equipment and supplies, ensuring proper maintenance and inventory management. Staff Development Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to kitchen staff. Foster a positive, collaborative, and high‑performance kitchen culture. Assist in recruitment and hiring processes for culinary positions. Financial Management Work with the team to manage food cost and waste reduction initiatives. Develop and monitor budgets for food and labor costs, ensuring that they are aligned with company goals. Collaboration & Communication Provide regular feedback to the team on culinary performance, customer satisfaction, and operational improvements. Stay updated on industry trends. Quality Control & Guest Experience Ensure that the restaurant maintains a high level of food quality and presentation. Participate in guest satisfaction feedback to continuously improve the dining experience. Specific Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred). Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a restaurant environment. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, kitchen management, and culinary operations. Passionate about creating innovative and profitable menus. Good leadership and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively in a positive and upbeat manner utilizing English, both orally and in writing. Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds. Maintain a professional, neat and well‑groomed appearance. Maintain inventory levels, ordering amounts, timing of orders, receiving, invoice settlement, and equipment. Create recipes in our Craftable system and supporting materials, such as recipe books and menu. Assure that effective orientation and training are given to each new team member. Develop ongoing training. Benefits A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401(k) with a strong match and more. Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) and paid time off. For more information, please visit our website at The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Land Company