Line Cook at ZUZU NASHVILLE – NASHVILLE, Tennessee

ELIA Group is a multi-faceted, fully integrated real estate and hospitality company that acquires, develops, and manages commercial properties in landmark locations throughout the United States. In Real Estate & Development and Hospitality, we dont sit back and let things happen, we make things happen! Whether were crafting deals or cocktails, our unparalleled attention to detail leads to award-winning real estate development and hospitality projects.

Zuzu is ELIA Groups upscale Asian dining concept refined, experience-driven, and unapologetically bold. Zuzu blends elevated Asian culinary traditions with contemporary technique, high-energy design, and precision-driven hospitality. Combining an elegant dining experience with vibrant entertainment, ZuZu is the ultimate destination for celebrations and sophisticated evenings. Set against a backdrop of luxurious interiors and dynamic energy, ZuZu is more than a restaurant its a destination.

We are looking for a motivated, hardworking, and passionate Line Cook with incredibly high standards to join the Elia Group team.

Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies

Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)

Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff

Answer, report and follow executive or sous chefs instructions

Clean up station and take care of leftover food

Stock inventory appropriately

Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion

Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line chef, restaurant cook or prep cook

Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures

Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Familiar with industrys best practices

Culinary school diploma

At ELIA, we use our unique experience and contributions to deliver more than value we set new standards! We seek someone that is looking for more than a job we want to work with someone who is as passionate as us about what we do and how we go about doing it.

Competitive Pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is regularly required to stand, reach, bend and lift heavy objects. The noise level in the work environment is typically high.

Stamina and Endurance: Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods during shifts, often in fast-paced or busy environments.

Strength: Capability to lift and carry heavy objects, such as luggage, equipment, or cleaning supplies, typically weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

Manual Dexterity: Skill in handling a variety of tasks, such as cleaning, carrying items, or assisting guests with luggage.

Mobility: Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, and reach in order to perform various tasks throughout the facility.

Good Hand-Eye Coordination: Necessary for tasks like chopping, slicing, plating, and working with hot or sharp kitchen tools safely.

Tolerating Heat: Comfort working in a hot environment, around stoves, ovens, grills, and fryers for extended periods.

Speed and Efficiency: While not purely physical, the ability to work quickly and stay focused during high-volume service is critical to the role.

Visual and Hearing Acuity: Ability to monitor food quality, kitchen safety, and communicate with fellow kitchen staff effectively.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.