Cooks

Be part of the opening team!

Char Restaurant is opening its second area location in Franklin this fall! We’re looking for experienced part and full time cooks to join our opening team! Candidates must have at experience in an upscale restaurant, preferably in a steakhouse. AM & PM shifts are available.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone who can bring a positive attitude to the back of house team and ensure our kitchen operations run smoothly, food safety and sanitation standards are being upheld, and workspaces are kept clean and organized. The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills:

• Prepare dishes according to recipes
• Previous cooking experience in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time
• Attention to detail
• Strong knife skills
• Ability to prioritize and follow direction

Perks and Benefits

• Earn $18-$22 per hour, based on experience
• Participation in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), a company funded retirement benefit that grants employees ownership stake in 4Top. As an employee-owner, stock shares are accumulated over time to build towards your retirement savings (at no cost to the employee).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees at 30 hours/week
• 50% discounted meals
• Free parking
• Major holidays off: we are closed on July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve night, Christmas day
• Room for advancement at our family of restaurants. Over 85% of our management team started from within 4Top!

About Char

Char is a modern Southern-style steakhouse offering USDA Prime and Choice cuts of meat, fresh seafood, home-style sides to share, brunch, and a selection of classic cocktails, wine, and bourbon. A lively piano bar features nightly entertainment, along with a jazz trio during Sunday brunch.

With four locations across the South, Char has built a reputation for great food, genuine hospitality, and a fun, energetic atmosphere. Our newest location is now opening in Franklin, and we’re looking for talented team members to help bring it to life and set the standard from day one.

About 4Top Hospitality

4Top is a multi-concept independent restaurant group based in Nashville, TN with 14 locations across the southeast. Concepts include Amerigo Italian Restaurant, southern steakhouse Char, oyster bar Saltine, and casual bar and restaurant Jasper’s. Chef-driven concepts include award-winning Chef Deb Paquette’s etch and etc. restaurants in Nashville, TN. The group has plans for continued growth in 2023 and beyond.

At 4Top, you’re more than just an employee – you’re an employee owner. We offer a benefit plan called an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which allows you to own a part of the company and accumulate shares to build towards your retirement savings over time. The ESOP is a company-funded program, so there is no out of pocket expense or contribution necessary. All employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP program once service time requirements have been met. The longer you stay with 4Top, and the better the company performs, the more your account can continue to grow. The ESOP is tied to company performance, which enables you to share directly in the future success of the company – a success you are helping to create.

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your current availability? Please include days of the week and and time frames.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22