EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - NASHVILLE, TN

Company: Eurest
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Title: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - NASHVILLE, TN Salary: $80000 - $88000 / year Other Forms of Compensation: As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more. Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest. Job Summary Join the Compass One Team and Grow with Us At Compass One we embrace phenomenal people leaders with a passion for food, excellence and customer obsession. We strive to build a work environment that will allow you to be challenged, impactful, and valued for your expertise. We are committed to providing learning pathways and personal growth while encouraging a culture that supports and inspires each other. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our company culture, and top talent is the core of our success. We offer unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, a competitive benefits package, and a fun and inclusive work environment where people feel valued. If you aspire for growth and culinary excellence, come join our team! What We Are Known For We are known for delivering unique, globally inspired dishes that excite the palate and create memorable dining experiences for our customers. We focus on localism to celebrate regional flavors, support local farmers and suppliers, and create a more sustainable and community-driven dining experience for customers. The Executive Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. Key Responsibilities: Coordinates activities of kitchen personnel engaged in preparation of food service Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful Apply to Eurest today! Eurest is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Associates at Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass -usa.com/wp- content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage - Transparency_Eurest.pdf Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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