ROCKET FARM RESTAURANTS EXECUTIVE CHEF - UP TO $120K/yr. + BONUS (Nashville)

Rocket Farm Restaurants

$85K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive culinary experience preferred
  • 5+ years in senior management required
  • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food production
  • Demonstrated experience in menu development and cost management
  • Proven ability to train and lead culinary staff effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead the culinary team in daily kitchen operations
  • Manage production and prep for all food services
  • Oversee menu changes and communicate updates to staff
  • Engineer seasonal specials and event menus to enhance guest experience
  • Direct food production and ensure quality plating during service
  • Train line cooks to maximize efficiency and adherence to budget
  • Foster a supportive and educational environment for staff development

Benefits

  • Major Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance provided after 30 days
  • Paid Time Off, including Childbirth Recovery and Parental Leave
  • Significant long-term retention bonuses available
  • Time off on major holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas
  • 50% employee discount at all Rocket Farm locations
  • Access to Rocket Farm University for leadership training
  • Participation in employee-led mentorship and advisory programs
Full Job Description
Rocket Farm Restaurants is seeking a passionate Executive Chef for their Nashville locations!

The Executive Chef leads the entire culinary team, directing the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen including production and prep, special events and purchasing and receiving. He/she ensures that all culinary employees maximize efficiency and productivity in order to achieve total guest satisfaction while actively reviewing and evaluating daily guest feedback. The Executive Chef oversees the menu changes and education process to all culinary and service staff and engineers seasonal specials and event menus. Priorities also include directing food production and plating from the pass during service, properly and efficiently training all line cooks and costing menus to meet or exceed the budgeted percentage. He/she must foster an educational environment to develop all culinary staff for future advancement. 10-years of progressive culinary experience preferred, five of which are in senior management, required. Apply today and become part of a dynamic, innovative, and heartfelt group of unique individuals!

Competitive salary: $85,000 - $120,000/yr. DOE + generous quarterly bonus program

Full benefit eligibility after 30-days of employment:

Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

As a valued member of our team, you will also receive:
  • A supportive culture and ethical work environment
  • Dynamic performance-based raises and promotions
  • Paid Time Off, Childbirth Recovery Leave and Parental Leave to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Significant Long-term Retention bonuses
  • Time off on most major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
  • 50% discount at all Rocket Farm Restaurants - Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, Houston, Raleigh, and Winter Park
  • Rocket Farm University: specialized leadership classes and personalized support for career advancement
  • Employee-led Mentorship programs, Advisory Council and Safety Committee


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