Chef de Cuisine
Opening Leadership Team
Puesto | Nashville Yards
About Us
Founded in 2012 by obsessed brothers, Puesto has grown from a single neighborhood taquería into a hospitality family of more than 800+ team members, and we're just getting started.
Today, we operate nine full-service restaurants across California, creating memorable experiences through award-winning tacos, expertly crafted cocktails, and genuine hospitality. We're so passionate about quality and craftsmanship that we even opened our own brewery to brew our beer ourselves.
Join the Team Bringing Puesto to Nashville
Puesto is preparing for an exciting new chapter: our first restaurant outside of California.
Located in the heart of Nashville, this opening represents far more than a new restaurant. It's the beginning of our expansion into a new market and a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our company.
We're seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Chef de Cuisine to join our opening leadership team. This role is ideal for a culinary leader who thrives in high-volume, chef-driven restaurants and is energized by building teams, developing talent, and creating memorable guest experiences.
As Chef de Cuisine, you will play a critical role in introducing the Puesto story, culture, and culinary standards to Nashville. You'll partner closely with company leadership to build and mentor the culinary team while executing the systems, standards, and hospitality that have made Puesto one of California's most celebrated restaurant groups.
What You'll Bring
3+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or comparable culinary leadership role
High-volume, full-service restaurant experience
Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
Experience managing labor, food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations
Experience in opening new restaurants is highly preferred
A passion for hospitality, craftsmanship, and developing great people
What You'll Do
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing kitchen team
Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution
Manage daily operations, food safety, labor, inventory, and cost controls
Coach and develop Sous Chefs and the culinary team members
Partner with company leadership to successfully open and establish Puesto in Nashville
Serve as a cultural ambassador for the Puesto brand while creating memorable guest experiences
Why Puesto?
Competitive compensation
Hands-on coaching and mentorship from industry-leading operators
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
50% dining discount at all Puesto locations
Clear advancement opportunities and a proven promote-from-within culture
If you're passionate about leadership, hospitality, culinary excellence, and building successful teams from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
