Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a part-time Expo to join the Fancypants team. Expo acts as the central point of communication between the kitchen and front-of-house. This role calls for a quick-thinking professional who excels in a refined, high-pressure dining environment. Responsibilities include managing ticket flow, confirming modifications and allergens, organizing the pass, communicating clearly with chefs and servers, and upholding a seamless pace of service with accuracy and grace.

$7.25–$12/hour depending on experience + tipout

Total average compensation: $20–$25/hour

WHO WE ARE: Fancypants isn’t just dinner—it’s a scene. Lights low, music up, cocktails flowing, and plates that wow. We’re a chef-driven, vegetable-forward restaurant in East Nashville, pushing bold flavors with heart and hospitality.

Part of Honest To Goodness Hospitality (Butcher & Bee, Redheaded Stranger), Fancypants reimagines fine dining with a sense of fun and ease. It’s upscale without the attitude—where creativity shines and every guest feels at home.

WHO YOU ARE:

Previous fine dining experience required

Prior experience as an Expo, Restaurant Manager, or Chef strongly preferred

Ability to stay calm, focused, and organized during high-volume service

Excellent verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail

Weekend and evening availability required

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Coordinate entrée and course pacing during service

Manage and organize the pass to ensure consistent presentation

Confirm modifications, allergies, and special requests with exactness

Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and timing

Support kitchen and service teams to deliver a seamless guest experience

WHY WORK FOR US?

Weekly pay

Group health, vision, and dental insurance (full-time employees)

1% company-matched 401(k)

Parental leave savings match program

Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Opportunities for growth within the Fancypants team

OUR VALUES Include and Empower People: We are a people-driven, learning-focused organization with a genuine desire to shape diverse and equitable experiences within our restaurant, our team and our community.

Foster Connection Through Food: We create shared experiences for our guests that are flavorful, hospitable, and crave able. We foster relationships with local purveyors, makers and farmers to create dishes that provide a sense of place and time. By cultivating these relationships and being transparent with our guests, we help connect people to their food’s journey at an accessible price point, enabling more people to enjoy a meal that is great for them and the environment.

No Detail is Too Small: We appreciate good design in all its forms, from our website to our restaurant. We major in the minor details. Our aim is to deliver a world-class experience that is as unpretentious as it is intentional.

Make a Real Impact: We use our platform to create positive change in our industry, community, and environment.