Sous Chef

Sous Chef — Knoxville Ghost Kitchen | $24–25/hour

Knoxville Ghost Kitchen, located in Cumberland Food Hall on the University of Tennessee campus, is hiring a Sous Chef. This is a hands-on kitchen leadership role for someone who can run a line, hold a standard, and keep a fast operation moving.

What you'll do

• Run service alongside the team — prep, line, expo, whatever the shift calls for
• Hold the line on food quality, portioning, and plating consistency
• Manage prep lists, par levels, and daily ordering support
• Train and coach kitchen staff on recipes, technique, and pace
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code standards
• Step in as the kitchen lead when the Chef is off

What we're looking for

• 2+ years in a kitchen, with at least 1 year in a lead, sous, or shift-lead role
• Solid knife skills and confidence on a hot line
• Someone who works clean and moves fast without dropping quality
• Reliable, on time, and steady under a rush
• ServSafe certification a plus (or willingness to get certified)
• Able to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs

Pay & schedule

• $24–25/hour, based on experience
• Full-time, flexible scheduling around the campus dining calendar
• Hiring immediately

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