Sous Chef

Au Cheval; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings with company match

Exclusive hotel and dining discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Au Cheval Nashville, a celebrated diner-style bar and restaurant, is seeking an experienced restaurant manager to lead high-volume operations in the 12 South neighborhood. The role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences, coordinating shifts, scheduling, and collaborating with Culinary Partners to implement menu changes.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of management experience in fast-paced dining, strong knowledge of food preparation standards and health regulations, and a

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques and health department rules.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts, scheduling, and daily restaurant operations.
• Create memorable guest experiences by leading a guest-first service mindset.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team for peak performance.
• Collaborate with Culinary Partners on menu changes and operations.

Skills

High-volume management

Food & Beverage knowledge

Health regulations

Team leadership

Job description

Author & Edit Hospitality is proud to bring this celebrated concept to Nashville's vibrant 12 South neighborhood, where Au Cheval will continue its tradition of delivering unforgettable dining experiences in a warm, energetic atmosphere. This new location marks an exciting collaboration between renowned restaurateurs Brendan Sodikoff of Hogsalt and Sam Fox of Author & Edit Hospitality, introducing one of the country's most beloved dining concepts to Music City.

Au Cheval is an acclaimed diner-style bar and restaurant celebrated for elevating classic American comfort food through exceptional ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and genuine hospitality. Known for its iconic cheeseburger, indulgent egg-focused dishes, Au Cheval has earned a loyal following for its distinctive take on traditional diner fare. Guests also enjoy strong, classic cocktails, a thoughtfully curated global wine list, and a robustselectionof draught beers.

Why Author & Edit

• Benefits medical, dental, vision, and more
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings program (with company match)
• Exclusive hotel and dining discounts across our brand
• Employee Assistance Program – concentrating on mental health & wellness
• Join a company known for exceptional service and standout guest experiences
• Be part of a passionate team shaping the future of hospitality
• Grow your career with a dynamic, expanding brand

Who We Are

We author original hospitality experiences and continually edit them to create experiences worth remembering and sharing. Embedded in everything we do is the pursuit of creating something better. Andthat’sour standard now. At Author & Edit, we believe hospitalityisn’tsomething you follow –it'ssomething you write. Founded by Sam Fox, one of the most visionary minds in the industry, we exist to reimagine what hospitality can be, not replicatewhat’salready been done.We’renot here tomaintainthe status quo.We’rehere to shapewhat’snext.

Who You Are

• Must have 2+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health departmentrulesand regulations
• An open, curious mind with a desire to deliver a tailored guest experience with a hospitality every time mindset
• Regularly communicates and collaborates with Culinary Partners and consultants for operational and menu changes
• Highly organized multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and accommodate changes in the industry
• Professional, yet comfortable with candid & open to and acting upon feedback – all with the guest and employee experience top of mind
• Highly responsive and collaborative, a team player who approaches work without ego
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Coach,leadand develop restaurant team

Author & Edit is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States isrequired.

As set forth in Au Cheval’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.