Top 256 Chef manager Jobs in Tennessee

Executive Chef
Confidential —Nashville, TN
- From $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef - Athletic Training Center
Aramark —Knoxville, TN
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Mid-level
Executive Chef/ College Dining Services
Metz Culinary Management —Henderson, TN
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- University
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Executive Chef
MINA Group —Nashville, TN
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Seasonal
- Spanish
- 6 years
- Human resources
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Executive Sous Chef
True Food Kitchen —Nashville, TN
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Events Head Chef
Loveless Events —Nashville, TN
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Culinary experience
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Executive Sous Chef
Serrato's Steakhouse —Brentwood, TN
- $68,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Paid time off
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Executive Sous Chef
Serrato's Steakhouse —Nashville, TN
- $68,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Paid time off
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Territory Sales Manager - Commercial Kitchen Solutions
TFGROUP LLC —Memphis, TN
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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Territory Sales Manager - Commercial Kitchen Solutions
TFGROUP LLC —Jackson, TN
- $40,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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Executive Sous Chef
SSA Group —Nashville, TN
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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4d
LEAD COOK - CATERING KITCHEN
MACK AND KATES CATERING CO —Nashville, TN
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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6h
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Dolly Partons Stampede Pigeon Forge —Pigeon Forge, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Kitchen Manager
The Sicilian Butcher Tennessee —Nashville, TN
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Executive Sous Chef
Westhaven Golf Club —Franklin, TN
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Restaurant Manager, Service Manager, Kitchen Manager, Growing
Kickback Jack's Restaurants —Johnson City, TN
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
GEMS Restaurant Group —Pigeon Forge, TN
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Restaurant management
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef - Tennessee State Univ. - Nashville, TN
Aramark —Nashville, TN
- Customer service
- Cooking
- University
Lead Cook - Univ. of Tennessee
Aramark —Knoxville, TN
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- University
Suites Kitchen Expo Supervisor, Bridgestone Arena
Delaware North —Nashville, TN
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- No degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays

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Executive Chef

Confidential
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
From $95,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Kitchen health and safety standards
Hospitality
Food service health code compliance
Team leadership
Operational management
Safety regulations
Labor cost analysis
Performance management
Team development
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Financial management
Restaurant cost management

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

Downtown Nashville, TN
Starting at $95,000 - flexibility pending experience level

About the Opportunity

An established upscale restaurant is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-volume, high end dining destination in Downtown Nashville. This position is responsible for maintaining exceptional food quality, developing kitchen leadership teams, managing costs, and ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the back-of-house.

The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, proven leadership experience, and a passion for delivering a consistent guest experience through disciplined execution and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Direct all day-to-day kitchen operations
Lead, coach, and develop Sous Chefs and hourly culinary team members
Maintain food quality, presentation standards, and recipe consistency
Manage food cost, labor performance, and kitchen productivity goals
Create staffing plans and oversee kitchen scheduling
Ensure compliance with all local health, sanitation, and food safety regulations
Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and product utilization
Monitor prep systems, production workflows, and line execution
Train and onboard new culinary employees while maintaining performance standards
Maintain kitchen equipment and coordinate repairs when necessary
Partner with restaurant leadership to achieve operational and financial objectives
Evaluate kitchen procedures and implement improvements where appropriate
Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous development

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume restaurant environment
Italian or Mediterranean cuisine expertise
Strong background in upscale dining operations
Demonstrated success managing food and labor costs
Experience leading and developing culinary management teams
Thorough understanding of inventory controls, purchasing, and kitchen systems
Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation best practices
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proven track record of maintaining consistency across multiple service periods

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary starting at $95,000 plus bonus
Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualified candidates should have a passion for hospitality, a commitment to operational excellence, and a desire to lead a high-performing culinary team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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chef manager jobs in tennessee

Executive Chef

Executive Chef - Athletic Training Center

Executive Chef/ College Dining Services

Executive Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Events Head Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Territory Sales Manager - Commercial Kitchen Solutions

Territory Sales Manager - Commercial Kitchen Solutions

Executive Sous Chef

LEAD COOK - CATERING KITCHEN

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Executive Sous Chef

Restaurant Manager, Service Manager, Kitchen Manager, Growing

Kitchen Manager

Executive Chef - Tennessee State Univ. - Nashville, TN

Lead Cook - Univ. of Tennessee

Suites Kitchen Expo Supervisor, Bridgestone Arena

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