Executive Chef

KW Franklin Hotel Partners LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Daily Pay!

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Uniforms Provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food and Beverage Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Harpeth in Franklin, TN seeks a seasoned Kitchen Operations Leader to oversee all kitchen activities, manage staff, design menus, and safeguard food quality and costs.

You will hire and train staff, control budgets, ensure safety standards, and drive culinary excellence while upholding the property’s hospitality ethos. Join a historic property with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Leadership: strong ability to lead and motivate kitchen staff.
• Creativity: design menus and develop new dishes with culinary flair.
• Business Acumen: manage budgets, cost control, and inventory effectively.
• Technical Skills:熟 in food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Experience: proven track record in kitchen management and culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety.
• Design menus and develop new dishes; stay current with culinary trends.
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff; foster a positive work environment.
• Manage the kitchen budget, control costs, oversee inventory, and place orders.

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At 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 PROFILE

Oversee 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 kitchen.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Kitchen 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 ABILITIES

• Leadership: 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 DEMANDS

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting
• Repetitive motions and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Working in hot, humid, and noisy conditions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY 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! We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.