Experienced Linecook

Etch is a globally-inspired restaurant by award-winning Chef Deb Paquette, located in the vibrant downtown Nashville, Tennessee. This modern dining establishment features two private dining rooms, a full bar, and a chef’s bar, creating a dynamic and inviting atmosphere perfect for both casual and special dining occasions. Etch offers an eclectic menu designed to delight diners with creative and flavorful dishes served during weekday lunch hours from 11 am to 2 pm and dinner from Monday to Saturday, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings. As part of 4Top Hospitality, a multi-concept independent restaurant group with 16 locations across the southeastern United States, Etch benefits from a strong foundation of culinary passion and community focus. 4Top Hospitality’s portfolio includes other acclaimed concepts such as Amerigo Italian Restaurant, southern steakhouse Char, oyster bar Saltine, and casual bar and restaurant Jasper’s. Chef-driven concepts like Etch and etc., both helmed by Chef Deb Paquette, bring award-winning culinary experiences to Nashville’s thriving restaurant scene.

The back of house team at Etch plays a critical role in ensuring smooth kitchen operations, maintaining high food safety and sanitation standards, and keeping workspaces clean and organized at all times. This role demands someone who can bring a positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork while meeting the fast-paced demands of a busy kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have prior cooking experience, particularly in a setting that requires efficiency, attention to detail, and strong culinary skills including knife techniques. The ability to prepare dishes according to established recipes, prioritize tasks effectively, and follow directions accurately is paramount. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow within a restaurant group that values its employees not just as workers but as employee-owners. 4Top Hospitality offers an empowering Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) giving team members a chance to accumulate shares and build retirement savings without any personal financial contribution. Eligibility to participate in this program is based on meeting service time requirements, and the value grows in line with the company’s success. This role represents an excellent opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts and interested in being part of a company with a strong commitment to its people and community.