Sous Chef
About The Position
Fancypants is on the hunt for a Sous Chef to help lead our playful, high-energy kitchen. We’re looking for someone who’s as passionate about the vibe as they are about the food. This is someone who can lead with creativity and consistency, and who has a deep love for hospitality and servant leadership. Fancypants isn’t just dinner—it’s a scene. Lights low, music up, cocktails flowing, and plates that wow. We’re a chef-driven, vegetable-forward restaurant in East Nashville, pushing bold flavors with heart and hospitality. Part of Honest To Goodness Hospitality (Butcher & Bee, Redheaded Stranger), Fancypants reimagines fine dining with a sense of fun and ease. It’s upscale without the attitude—where creativity shines and every guest feels at home.
Requirements
- 3+ years of high end or fine dining restaurant kitchen experience
- Solid foundational skills: knife work, sanitation, food safety, mise en place discipline
- Calm under pressure, consistent in execution, fast without cutting corners
- Strong organizational skills and a passion for mentoring others
- Flexible for nights, weekends, holidays
Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen alongside the CDC, setting the pace and the standard
- Cook on the line & prep with speed, accuracy, and consistency
- Maintain high standards across all stations
- Mentor junior cooks, reinforcing standards
- Manage ordering, inventory, and support recipe development
- Help create special moments with each dish
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
