Executive Chef

The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided for most positions

Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Lif

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations in our historic Franklin hotel. You will oversee kitchen staff, uphold food safety, and shape the menu with creative, guest-focused dishes.

This role requires strong leadership, budgeting prowess, and a passion for hospitality. You will partner with culinary and service teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect our brand and the city’s charm.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Experience designing menus and culinary development.
• Ability to manage budgets and control food costs.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and staff.
• Design menus and develop new dishes.
• Ensure food quality and safety standards.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and food costs.
• Hire, train, and schedule kitchen personnel.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Creativity

Budgeting

Food Safety

Staff Training

Communication

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.POSITION PROFILEOversee all kitchen operations, managing staff, creating menus, and controlling the budget. Key duties involve ensuring food quality and safety, managing inventory and food costs, hiring and training staff, and maintaining kitchen standards. This role requires strong leadership, creativity, and business acumen to manage the culinary vision and daily operations of a kitchenESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIESKitchen Management: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, enforce food safety and sanitation standards, and maintain a clean and organized environment.Menu and Culinary Development: Design menus and create new dishes, ensuring quality and consistency in presentation and taste. Stay updated on culinary trends to innovate the menu.Staff Management: Hire, train, schedule, and manage all kitchen staff, including line cooks, sous chefs, and assistants. Foster a positive and productive work environment.Financial Management: Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs, oversee inventory, and place orders for food and supplies.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESLeadership: Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate staff.Creativity: Culinary innovation and creativity in menu planning and dish development.Business Acumen: Strong organizational and time management skills, with knowledge of budgeting and cost control.Technical Skills: Proficiency in food safety and sanitation regulations. Experience in food preparation is still often required, even for a managerial role.Experience: Proven experience in kitchen management and culinary arts is essential.PHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding and walking for extended periodsBending, stooping, kneeling, and twistingRepetitive motions and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)Working in hot, humid, and noisy conditionsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment#INDHarpethBENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition ReimbursementWHY THE HARPETH:As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!