Lead Chef

Lead Chef Elevate Coffee Nashville, TN Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Food provided Qualifications Teamwork Operations management Customer service Food hygiene Food service Food safety Time management Full Job Description Lead Chef Elevate Coffee Donelson/Nashville, TN $18/hour — Full-Time Preferred About Us Elevate Coffee is growing. With the expansion into our new commercial kitchen, we are developing a fresh in-house food program that supports all of our café locations. From breakfast burritos and baked goods to grab-and-go lunch options, our focus is quality, consistency, and creativity made fresh daily. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Chef to help oversee kitchen operations, guide food production, and contribute to the continued growth of our culinary program. Position Overview The Lead Chef will play a key leadership role in the kitchen by managing daily prep and production, maintaining food quality standards, and supporting kitchen staff. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and takes pride in building efficient kitchen systems. What You'll Do Lead daily kitchen production and food prep operations Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all menu items Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings Train and support kitchen staff on procedures, food safety, and organization Monitor inventory levels, ordering, and product rotation Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment Collaborate with ownership and management to improve systems and workflow Help coordinate production for multiple café locations What We're Looking For Previous chef, sous chef, or kitchen leadership experience required Strong understanding of food safety, kitchen operations, and prep systems Ability to lead a team and maintain professionalism under pressure Excellent organizational and time management skills Passion for quality food and efficient execution Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented Experience with high-volume prep kitchens or café concepts is a plus Schedule & Pay $18/hour Full-time preferred Based in our commercial kitchen location in Nashville Why Join Elevate Coffee Elevate Coffee is a growing local brand focused on quality, community, and creativity. This is an opportunity to help shape and lead a food program that will expand across multiple locations. You'll work alongside a passionate team in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

Food Service:

1 year (Preferred) Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person