Sous Chef — Knoxville Ghost Kitchen | $24–25/hour
Knoxville Ghost Kitchen, located in Cumberland Food Hall on the University of Tennessee campus, is hiring a Sous Chef. This is a hands-on kitchen leadership role for someone who can run a line, hold a standard, and keep a fast operation moving.
What you'll do
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Run service alongside the team — prep, line, expo, whatever the shift calls for
- Hold the line on food quality, portioning, and plating consistency
- Manage prep lists, par levels, and daily ordering support
- Train and coach kitchen staff on recipes, technique, and pace
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code standards
- Step in as the kitchen lead when the Chef is off
What we're looking for
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2+ years in a kitchen, with at least 1 year in a lead, sous, or shift-lead role
- Solid knife skills and confidence on a hot line
- Someone who works clean and moves fast without dropping quality
- Reliable, on time, and steady under a rush
- ServSafe certification a plus (or willingness to get certified)
- Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs
Pay & schedule
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$24–25/hour, based on experience
- Full-time, flexible scheduling around the campus dining calendar
- Hiring immediately
