Chef de Cuisine - Creative Kitchen Leader & Menu Architect

Hutton Hotel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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, bereav.

401K Match

Job summary

The Hutton Hotel is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations in Nashville, overseeing food prep, pantry and storeroom activities while partnering with the Executive Chef to plan menus and manage costs.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years cooking experience, 2+ years kitchen management, and banquet Chef background, plus strong English communication. This full-time role requires on-site work and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak 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

• 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen management

Effective communication

English proficiency

Banquet experience

Education

Culinary degree or hospitality certification

Job description

The Hutton Hotel is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations in Nashville, overseeing food prep, pantry and storeroom activities while partnering with the Executive Chef to plan menus and manage costs.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years cooking experience, 2+ years kitchen management, and banquet Chef background, plus strong English communication. This full-time role requires on-site work and adherence to safety standards.