Events Line Cook - - Nelson's Green Brier Distillery

Constellation Brands; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Constellation Brands in Nashville is seeking an Event Line Cook to join a fast-paced culinary team serving upscale events, weddings, corporate functions and private gatherings.

The role involves cross training in basic baking and pastry production, collaboration with sous chefs and event leadership, and delivering premium dining experiences at scale.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, banquet, hotel, country club, event venue, or high-volume restaurant operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of upscale food presentation and banquet plating techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute hot and cold food production for catered events, banquets, weddings, corporate functions, and private dining experiences.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail through all stages of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Execute recipes and production schedules while ensuring consistency across large-volume events.
• Assist with buffet, station, family-style, and plated meal service for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions.
• Work proficiently across multiple culinary stations including sauté, grill, roasting, carving, banquet plating, garde manger, and finishing.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and efficiency in all kitchen, prep, and event spaces.

Skills

Catering experience

Banquet plating

High-volume operations

Under pressure

Team communication

Flexible schedule

Stamina

Job description

Job Description Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. We are a Fortune 500 company and we were recently given Fortune’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” award in 2016 and Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” award in 2017 amongst many other accolades. Since our earliest days, Constellation Brands has lived by a set of values that has shaped our culture and the way we do business. Today, these values, together with our company’s vision and mission, serve as the directional compass that guides our business strategies and future growth. We are looking for versatile and motivated individuals to join our team. Our mission, to elevate life with every glass!

Position Summary

We are seeking a professional Event Line Cook to join our growing culinary team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food for upscale events, weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong culinary fundamentals, attention to detail, organizational excellence, and a commitment to executing premium dining experiences at scale. This role includes cross training and weekly responsibilities in basic baking and pastry production to support our in-house pastry program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute hot and cold food production for catered events, banquets, weddings, corporate functions, and private dining experiences.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail through all stages of food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Execute recipes and production schedules while ensuring consistency across large-volume events.
• Assist with buffet, station, family-style, and plated meal service for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions.
• Work proficiently across multiple culinary stations including sauté, grill, roasting, carving, banquet plating, garde manger, and finishing.
• Maintain solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and professional culinary techniques.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store products following food safety guidelines.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and efficiency in all kitchen, prep, and event spaces.
• Work closely with Sous Chefs, Executive Chefs, Event Captains, and culinary leadership to execute successful events.
• Assist with large-scale prep projects including sauces, proteins, vegetables, desserts, and specialty event menu items.
• Support production of elevated baked goods, desserts, and pastry components as needed.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, banquet, hotel, country club, event venue, or high-volume restaurant operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of upscale food presentation and banquet plating techniques.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict production deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with kitchen and event staff.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout shifts and event service.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, lift, push, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain professional hygiene, grooming, and appearance standards.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Lifting may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

Location Nashville, Tennessee Additional Locations

Job Type

Job Type Full time

Job Area

Job Area Hospitality & Retail

The salary range for this role is: $19.18 - $29.38 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression),