Stationary + Bar Car | located inside the Historic Union Station Building in Nashville This is not a banquet kitchen. This is not a boring hotel cook job. We’re building a new stellar restaurant kitchen inside one of Nashville’s most iconic buildings, and we’re looking for cooks who care about the craft. Stationery and Bar Car are chef-driven restaurants focused on quality foods, execution, and strong kitchen culture. We want sharp cooks, strong leaders, and people who take pride in the line. If you work clean, move fast, respect standards, don’t take short cuts, and want to cook with a team that gives a damn—keep reading. HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE Work alongside strong chefs who teach, mentor, and develop talent Contribute to a high-level kitchen focused on scratch cooking, quality ingredients, and elevated standards Help maintain a culture built on consistency, execution, and teamwork Play a key role in delivering a top-tier restaurant experience without unnecessary corporate layers Grow into leadership roles and help shape the future of the team KEY STRENGTHS FOR SUCCESS Strong on the line and able to remain calm under pressure High attention to mise en place, timing, and execution Respect for the kitchen, your station, and your team Sense of urgency with a purpose-driven work ethic Desire to learn, improve, and grow within the craft Pride in being a cook and commitment to the role PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Experience working in a high-volume or quality-driven kitchen environment preferred Background in scratch cooking and working with fresh, high-quality ingredients Proven ability to execute consistently and work as part of a team ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Culinary education is a plus, but not required Equivalent hands-on kitchen experience is highly valued We’re looking for professionals, not passengers. If you want a kitchen with standards, energy, and chefs who still believe in great food—this is your place. Stationary + Bar Car | Union Station Hotel Nashville Benefits Competitive pay + strong growth opportunities Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available) Company-paid disability & life insurance Employee Assistance Program Supplemental benefits 401(k) with match Employee discounts Paid vacation & sick time Consistent schedules and a clear career path |