Chef de Cuisine

Davidson Hospitality Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Hutton Hotel in Nashville is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations under the Executive Chef, supervising food preparation, pantry, and storeroom teams. You will plan menus, portion controls, and cost management while ensuring cleanliness and quality through supervision of cooks and stewarding.

A strong background in banquet cooking and team leadership is preferred. If you value guest-focused service and culinary excellence, join Davidson Hospitality Group and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak and understand English.
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them.
• Minimum 2 years Banquet Chef experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years cooking experience.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience.
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel.
• Purchase ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Plan menus and portion control; monitor costs.
• Oversee stewarding and ensure cleanliness.
• Supervise cooks and inventory/food distribution.

Skills

English fluency

Financial goals understanding

Banquet Chef experience

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Kitchen management

Education

College degree or culinary/hospitality certification

Job description

Property Description

The Hutton Hotel is a sophisticated, music-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of Nashville's vibrant West End. Known for its upscale accommodations, exceptional dining, and the renowned Analog live music venue, the property delivers personalized luxury and authentic Southern hospitality. Team members enjoy the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, guest-focused culture where creativity, collaboration, and career growth are at the forefront.

Overview

The Chef de Cuisine works closely with Executive Chef, supervising and coordinating activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel. Purchase and requisition ingredients, kitchen supplies and equipment. Participates in planning menus, preparing and portioning and controlling costs. Supervises Stewarding to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment. Supervises Cooks to ensure quality and observe preparation and appearance standards. Supervises workers engaged in inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak and understand English.
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them.
• Minimum 2 years Banquet Chef experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years cooking experience.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience.
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.