Executive Chef

Chartwell Hospitality; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company seeks an Executive Chef to lead its culinary team and enhance the dining experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in menu development, food service management, and kitchen operations while overseeing all culinary functions. This dynamic role requires a passionate leader dedicated to quality and exceptional service.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401-K

Professional Growth Opportunities

Travel Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role.
• Strong skills in menu planning and food service management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and maintain a positive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design creative menus.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure safety regulations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff.

Skills

Menu Planning

Food Service Management

Kitchen Operations

Team Leadership

Catering Services

Food Handling Regulations

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Overview

We are seeking a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the overall dining experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in menu development, food service management, and kitchen operations. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary functions within the hotel, including the main kitchen, banquet services, in-room dining, and MClub. This role requires a dynamic and inspiring leader with a genuine passion for cooking and training, dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences while upholding the highest standards of quality, creativity, hygiene, and cost efficiency. This is a working position.

Overview

We are seeking a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the overall dining experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in menu development, food service management, and kitchen operations. The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary functions within the hotel, including the main kitchen, banquet services, in-room dining, and MClub. This role requires a dynamic and inspiring leader with a genuine passion for cooking and training, dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences while upholding the highest standards of quality, creativity, hygiene, and cost efficiency. This is a working position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design creative menus that reflect current food trends while catering to diverse customer preferences.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.
• Manage food inventory, ordering supplies as needed, and minimizing waste through effective stock management.
• Coordinate catering services for events and banquets, ensuring exceptional presentation and service.
• Maintain high standards of food handling practices to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all guests.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
  
  

Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role within the culinary field.
• Strong skills in menu planning, food service management, and kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Experience in catering and banquet services is required.
• Excellent knowledge of food handling regulations and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  

Join us in creating memorable dining experiences while leading a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence.

Excellent verbal, comprehension, listening and problem-solving skills

Ability to deal with a diverse staff and to operate efficiently despite stressful time pressure.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; bend; walk; use hands or finger; or feel objects, tools or controls; lift boxes (up to 50 pounds); talk and hear. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision to a computer screen.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long/Short Term
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401-K
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
• Compensation: Based on Experience
• Travel Discounts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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