Executive Chef

Hireology; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

PayActive access

Hotel discounts

Job summary

HVMG seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, overseeing menu creation, food preparation, and kitchen staff management for our hotel portfolio. You will ensure exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation while upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety, driving a Culture of Excellence throughout the team.

Required: at least 5 years in a culinary leadership role and relevant certifications; ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; eligible to work in the United

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a culinary leadership role
• Experience as a chef in a related position
• Combination of education and experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and oversee menu creation
• Supervise kitchen staff and daily kitchen activities
• Develop menus for banquets and catering
• Report to the Area Director of Food & Beverage
• Support career growth into higher culinary leadership roles

Skills

Menu development

Kitchen leadership

Food quality control

Safety & sanitation

Staff management

Education

Culinary diploma or degree

Job description

Executive Chef

As the Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations, overseeing menu creation, food preparation, and kitchen staff management. You’ll ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Your creativity and leadership will shape a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the culinary mastermind of our hotel, crafting exceptional dining experiences that impress and delight our guests.
• Your daily tasks will include overseeing kitchen operations, managing kitchen staff, and developing innovative menus and dishes.
• Oversee, develop, and manage the culinary side of banquets and catering.
• You will report to the Area Director of Food & Beverage.
• A career as an executive chef can lead to opportunities as a culinary director, corporate chef, or even owning and operating your own restaurant or catering company.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is a plus. Applicants should have:

• Previous experience in a culinary chef role. At least 5 years
• Previous experience in a similar or related position
• A combination of education and experience

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications, such as a culinary diploma.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required— with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellenceby showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, \"This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field.\"

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.