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    Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.

    Restaurants

    Chef de Cuisine

    Nashville, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time4+ yrs experience$70k – $90k / yearPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

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    About Us

    Opening early Fall 2026 in the middle of the Broadway action, Tacos El Terry is a high-energy, quick-service taqueria. We will focus on a simple, quality menu featuring 4–5 made-to-order tacos, chips, guacamole, and fresh salsas. Every taco is made-to-order and served on fresh handmade tortillas. Our beverage program will focus on the classics; margaritas, palomas, and ice-cold beer. We are seeking a foundational team of hospitality and culinary professionals to operate this high-volume and exciting Broadway location on Nashville’s most iconic street.

    Overview

    Tacos El Terry in Nashville is Hiring Now: CHEF de CUISINE!

    Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Chef de Cuisine with 4+ years of Chef experience. Lettuce Entertain You is bringing a new, late-night taco and drink spot to Nashville's bustling Broadway! Join our team and help us launch the city's next go-to destination for great food and drinks. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

    A Few of Our Benefits:

    • Competitive Salary
    • Quarterly Bonus
    • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
    • 401(k)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
    • Domestic Partner Benefits
    • Restaurant Discounts
    • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

    Why Work With Lettuce? 

    Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

    Responsibilities

    • Lead the opening shift process as well as including food orders, inventory and price updates; receiving and storage; overseeing inspections; and leading and managing menu changes
    • Lead, direct and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including but not limited to food prep and cooking, ensure adequate inventory levels of food and supplies, and supervise the kitchen employees
    • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
    • Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant including daily product order
    • Partner with General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers/chefs to create prep lists throughout the day; and assign production duties to BOH staff
    • Perform regular line checks throughout the day to ensure quality of all menu items
    • Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
    • Ensure effective communication of food production and timing issues, needs, and special requests between front of house (FOH) and BOH
    • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
    • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
    • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
    • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
    • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

    Qualifications

    • 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant
    • Ability to lead and develop teams
    • Skilled in managing BOH systems
    • Must be comfortable working late hours, restaurant operates until 3:00 AM

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.

    Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises is a restaurant group that owns and operates a variety of dining establishments.

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