Optimist Nashville

1400 Adams Street, Nashville, TN 37208
Seafood
Fine Dining, Upscale Casual
51-100 Employees • 4 Employees on Culinary Agents

About

The Optimist brings a menu of casual, wood-fired fare with a focus on sustainable seafood to Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. The Optimist transports landlocked Tennessean... Read more

Followers (44)

  • Brian Sinclair
    IT Support
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Josue Pena
    Chef de Cuisine
    Nashville, TN
  • Christina Weldy
    Server
    Nashville, Tennessee
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Jobs (3)

  • THE OPTIMIST EXECUTIVE CHEF – UP TO $120K/yr. + BONUS (Germantown)


    Type: Full Time
    Min. Required Experience: 2 years
    Compensation: Salary ($85k - $120k)
  • THE OPTIMIST RESTAURANT MANAGER – UP TO $70K/yr. + BONUS (Germantown)


    Type: Full Time
    Min. Required Experience: 2 years
    Compensation: Salary ($55k - $70k)
  • THE OPTIMIST GENERAL MANAGER – UP TO $120K/yr. + BONUS (Germantown)


    Type: Full Time
    Min. Required Experience: 2 years
    Compensation: Salary ($85k - $120k)

Leadership

  • Vice President

    Shireen Herrington

Hospitality Career Paths
Leaders who currently or have previously worked here

  • Eduardo Porto Carreiro
    Beverage Director
    Rocket Farm Restaurants
  • Drew Belline
    Vice President and Culinary Director
    Rocket Farm Restaurants

Employees (4)

  • Beau Cerniglia
    Bartender
    2020—Present
  • CARLY BROWN
    Server
    Mar 2025—Dec 2025
  • Spencer Besaw
    Lead Host
    Aug 2021—Oct 2022
  • Current (1) 
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     Former (3)