Head Chef – Cajun/Creole Cuisine
Salary: $65,000–$85,000 per year + Monthly Performance Bonuses
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Cuisine: Cajun / Creole
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Head Chef specializing in Cajun/Creole cuisine to lead our kitchen team in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of authentic Cajun and Creole flavors, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for creating memorable food and dining experiences.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to take ownership of a kitchen, develop a strong culinary team, maintain high food-quality standards, and help shape the menu and overall culinary direction of the restaurant.
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Chattanooga, TN.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and daily kitchen activities
- Create, execute, and maintain high-quality Cajun and Creole dishes
- Develop and introduce new menu items and seasonal specials
- Maintain consistency, quality, flavor, and presentation across all dishes
- Train, supervise, and motivate kitchen staff
- Create and maintain recipes, prep lists, and kitchen procedures
- Manage food costs, portion control, inventory, and waste
- Order food and kitchen supplies while maintaining appropriate inventory levels
- Ensure proper food handling, sanitation, cleanliness, and health-code compliance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
- Work closely with management to improve kitchen operations and profitability
- Lead by example and foster a professional, respectful, team-oriented kitchen environment
- Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during high-volume service
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or similar kitchen leadership role
- Strong knowledge and experience with Cajun and/or Creole cuisine
- Deep understanding of Cajun/Creole ingredients, seasonings, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to train and develop kitchen staff
- Experience with food costing, inventory management, and controlling food waste
- Ability to maintain consistent quality in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Passion for cooking and commitment to culinary excellence
- Must be willing to relocate to Chattanooga, TN
What We Offer
- $65,000–$85,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications
- Monthly performance bonuses
- Opportunity to have a significant role in menu development and culinary direction
- Leadership position with room to grow
- Professional and team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to showcase your creativity and expertise in Cajun/Creole cuisine
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for more than someone who can simply follow recipes. Our ideal Head Chef is a culinary leader and Cajun/Creole food enthusiast who takes pride in their craft, understands the importance of consistency and quality, and knows how to lead a kitchen team.
If you have a passion for bold flavors, Southern hospitality, and authentic Cajun/Creole cooking—and you're ready to take the lead in a growing kitchen—we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to:
[email protected]
For more information, call:
404-309-6450
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Chattanooga, TN.
We look forward to hearing from experienced chefs who are ready to bring their passion and expertise to our team!
Pay: $66,171.62 - $85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
