Chef de Cuisine (Nelson's Green Brier Distillery)

Company: Constellation Brands
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCompany SummaryOne hot summer day in 2006, Andy and Charlie Nelson were driving with their dad to a butcher shop in Greenbrier, TN, when they noticed a historic marker for Nelson's Greenbrier Distillery. The brothers had heard the family lore about a whiskey business (think sunken ships, lost gold, Tennessee's oldest whiskey and a woman-run distillery before women could vote), but nobody knew the real story. They asked the butcher if he'd ever heard of the distillery. He pointed right across the street and then introduced them to the town's historian who showed them two original bottles of Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey. At that moment, Charlie and Andy knew: "This is our destiny."After years of research, planning, and hearing "no" an awful lot, Charlie and Andy Nelson decided to make the leap on their own and craft a whiskey to bring back the business started by their triple great grandfather. In 2012, the Nelson's resurrected Belle Meade Bourbon and attracted the attention of Constellation Brands, which took a minority stake in the distillery in 2016 and a majority stake three years later. Nelson's Green Brier came full circle in the fall of 2019 when they reintroduced their family's renowned Tennessee Whiskey after a 100-year absence.The entire Nelson team is thrilled to have grown the business once again with the opening of a restaurant and bar to reflect the rich history and quality that NGBD is known for and solidify its spot as a leading hospitality destination in Nashville.Position SummaryNelsons Green Brier is looking for an enthusiastic and highly self-motivated leader to join our Food & Beverage team. Candidates will need to display top tier culinary creativity, technical ability, business acumen, strong work ethic, effective people leadership, excellent communication skills and a desire to cultivate a culture of training & development. This position will report to the Culinary Director, Spirits. Responsibilities

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in kitchens, through effective management and leadership
• Adopt and display a commitment to the overall branding strategy of Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
• Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of kitchen, walk-ins and storage areas. Manage meal services and ensure food is prepared to expectation
• Working in complete partnership with FOH leadership and exhibiting high levels of communication, joint problem solving and driving towards best practices and being solution based with key hospitality leaders
• Build and maintain a cooperative and inclusive culture across the kitchen team, while maintaining quality, fostering respect, and encouraging creativity.
• Assist in planning developing seasonal menus for business considering factors such as product availability & seasonality, food cost and business volume.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, and purchasing decisions.
• Follow set standard operating procedures to ensure equipment needs and issues are reported correctly and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state, and federal regulations comply as well as the cleanliness and organization of kitchen and related areas.
• Set up control systems to assure quality and consistency of food preparation.
• Working collaboratively with culinary leadership to innovate and create branded menus and event items.
• Weekly scheduling of all kitchen team members to ensure weekly business fluctuation demands are met.
• Collaborate with hospitality leadership team, brand team, and Distillery operations team. Attend regular strategic and operational meetings.
• Participation in all food related Marketing & PR opportunities
• Performs all related duties as assigned by the Culinary Director and Head of Hospitality.Minimum Qualifications
  • We are looking for candidates with a solid knowledge of food and beverage operations, and a proven track record of High-Level Kitchen Management as well as experience managing multiple concepts is preferred.
  • elite communication skills; written, verbal and electronic
    • At least five years of kitchen management and operational experience with a diverse culinary background and a proven track record in full-service, high-volume and event-based kitchens.
    • Strong events background; systems, software fluency and execution of planning and day of events
    • Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
    • Required to hold a current Serv Safe Managers Certification
    • Financial acumen: developing COGS line, understanding budgets, forecasting and inventory management.
    • Requires attention to detail and high-pressure problem-solving skills.
    • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evening, weekends and holidays
    • Experience with Microsoft Suite preferred.Physical Requirements/Work Environment
      • Works outdoors/indoors
      • Works in warm/cold climates
      • Works in high places
      • Works on wet surfaces
      • Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
      • Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
      • Must be able to move up to 55 lbs. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.LocationNashville, TennesseeAdditional LocationsJob TypeFull timeJob AreaHospitality & Retail The salary range for this role is: $61,700.00 - $90,600.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Equal OpportunityConstellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

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