Sous Chef - Nashville

The Iberian Pig is a contemporary Spanish tapas restaurant with multiple locations, including Decatur, Atlanta, Nashville, and Charlotte. Renowned for its creative and shareable Spanish-inspired small plates, the Iberian Pig delivers an authentic and vibrant dining experience that is elevated by an extensive selection of Spanish wines and craft cocktails. This modern culinary establishment thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced environment that prioritizes exceptional professionalism and hospitality. The restaurant's dedication to delivering an outstanding guest experience is supported by a dynamic team culture, where employees are encouraged to demonstrate passion, creativity, and teamwork in their roles.

As a Sous Chef at the Iberian Pig, you will be entrusted with overseeing all kitchen operations while providing strong leadership, guidance, and support to the culinary team. This vital role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including ensuring that all kitchen stations are appropriately set up, stocked, and running efficiently during service. You will work alongside the kitchen staff, performing duties across all stations including the important expo station, which coordinates the final presentation and quality of dishes before they reach the guest.

Your role will extend beyond daily operations to include administrative tasks such as assisting with inventory management, monitoring deliveries for quality, managing prep and stock rotation to minimize waste, and supporting labor cost control. Additionally, you will play an integral role in human resources within the kitchen by participating in interviews, making hiring decisions, and training new team members to adhere to the restaurant’s standards and procedures.

The Iberian Pig places great emphasis on the physical demands and mobility requirements of this position. The work environment necessitates standing and walking for extended periods during busy shifts, along with the ability to bend, stretch, twist, climb, and move within confined spaces. Candidates must also be capable of lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds independently.

This position is ideal for culinary professionals who have a minimum of three years’ experience in the hospitality industry, particularly those who have held roles such as Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, or equivalent kitchen leadership in a fine dining setting. If you are passionate about Spanish cuisine and eager to contribute to a spirited and professional kitchen team, the Iberian Pig invites you to pursue this opportunity and help continue their pursuit of the perfect dining experience — one guest at a time.

The restaurant offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401k plan with employer match, dining discounts, wellness programs, and other employee perks. Joining the Iberian Pig means becoming part of a respected and innovative culinary brand dedicated to quality, creativity, and the highest standards of hospitality.