etch restaurant, by Chef Deb Paquette, is hiring a Sous Chef to join our family of restaurants (etc. in Green Hills, etch in downtown Nashville and etch in Franklin (coming soon!). You must have at least 2 years kitchen management experience in a fine dining, chef driven restaurant. If this sounds like you, please continue reading:

What we are looking for

Our ideal candidate has an extensive amount of experience in fine dining cooking and possesses the ability to lead a team. The Sous Chef works closely with the Chefs and culinary team to ensure dishes are being prepared correctly, kitchen operations run smoothly, and food safety and sanitation standards are being upheld. Our mission is not only to keep our guests happy, but most importantly, our staff. You’ll be part of and contribute to our positive culture and mature working environment, and we want to keep it that way! Other job responsibilities include:

• Create daily specials
• Assist in recipe development
• Train and coach culinary team members on regular basis
• Enact cleanliness, safety, and sanitation protocols to ensure A-rated health department and other comparable inspections
• Maintain kitchen equipment
• Ordering and inventory management
• Create weekly schedule for BOH team by anticipating business needs
• Provide leadership and clear direction to BOH team

Management Perks and Benefits

• Total Salary range between $65,000-$80,000, depending on experience
• Monthly profit sharing
• Participation in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• PTO
• Free shift meals + 100% food discount for two at any of our restaurants once/pay period
• Free parking
• Major holidays off: we are closed on July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve night and Christmas day
• Room for advancement at our family of restaurants

About etch/etc.

Etch & etc. are globally-inspired restaurants by award-winning Chef Deb Paquette with locations in downtown Nashville, Green Hills and Franklin, TN (coming soon!)

About 4Top Hospitality

4Top is a multi-concept independent restaurant group based in Nashville, TN with 14 locations across the southeast. Concepts include Amerigo Italian Restaurant, southern steakhouse Char, oyster bar Saltine, and casual bar and restaurant Jasper’s. Chef-driven concepts include award-winning Chef Deb Paquette’s etch and etc. restaurants in Nashville, TN. The group has plans for continued growth in 2023 and beyond.

At 4Top, you’re more than just an employee – you’re an employee owner. We offer a benefit plan called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows you to own a part of the company and accumulate shares to build towards your retirement savings over time. The ESOP is a company-funded program, so there is no out of pocket expense or contribution necessary. All employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP program once service time requirements have been met. The longer you stay with 4Top, and the better the company performs, the more your account can continue to grow. The ESOP is tied to company performance, which enables you to share directly in the future success of the company – a success you are helping to create.