Chef Operator (GM)

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Nakedfarmer · Nashville

Full-timeOn-site1mo ago

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As Chef Operator, you will spearhead a team that is passionate about culinary excellence and guide them towards acquiring new skills in our scratch-based kitchen. Your role is to nurture and cultivate your team, training and mentoring them to become future leaders through daily skill development. You are an achiever with a keen sense for operations, driven by tangible results. In our innovative operation, you are constantly viewing the business through a strategic and systematic lens, aiming to position both yourself and your team for success. Maintaining organization while managing logistics and adopting a visionary approach in a fast-paced environment is crucial to your role as Chef Operator. Our menu is ever-evolving, aligning with the seasons and incorporating new initiatives to enhance our business operations. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding and delegating tasks, ensuring your team is fully prepared to meet any new challenge head-on. You will communicate culinary standards clearly and motivate your team to strive for a better future in food. You are accountable for maintaining an efficient restaurant operation and providing comprehensive oversight of all Naked Farmer personnel under your leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a vibrant work cultureProfit-sharing incentivesAnnual paid vacation401kAffordable health, dental, and vision insuranceOpportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing companyA complimentary Naked Farmer meal dailyFlexible work schedulePaid ParkingYOU WILL:Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including the management of costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and driving sales growth.Inspire, encourage and coach your team to build daily disciplines and behaviors to run an efficient restaurant.Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance processes and transform guest feedback into actionable insights for continuous improvement.Spearhead new initiatives and manage their implementation, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset within your team to maintain high engagement and enthusiasm.Ensure the smooth operational flow of the restaurant by upholding culinary excellence, service quality, and adherence to health protocols.Handle technological and third-party platform issues proactively, adeptly troubleshooting and managing various operational aspects.Execute thorough reporting and documentation to deliver consistent updates and insights to the leadership team.Attain and uphold Department of Health Standards, set an example in cleanliness, and organize the kitchen and service areas effectively.Lead recruitment efforts, conducting interviews, and overseeing the onboarding process for new team members.Facilitate pre-shift briefings and team-building events to align your team with the latest updates and goals.Communicate proficiently across various digital platforms such as Google Drive, Slack, Toast, 7Shifts, Email, etc., ensuring timely correspondence.YOU HAVE:A passion for real, good food and a genuine interest in culinary practices and skills.A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in high-volume kitchen management or operational restaurant management with P&L responsibility.A deep understanding of how to run efficient restaurants.Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong work ethic and reliability.Physical capability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or withoutHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Naked Farmer is proud to announce the opening of a new location! Coming June 2026! Nashville, we cannot wait to serve you! As we prepare to expand into this community, we are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a restaurant from the ground up, helping to establish a strong culture, deliver exceptional hospitality, and grow with us as we continue our mission to build a better food system. CHEF OPERATOR Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations across Florida, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

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