Executive Chef — Lead Innovative Kitchen at Premier RHG

Riot Hospitality Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401

Paid vacation & sick leave

Employee discounts at venues

Exclusive access to events

Job summary

Riot Hospitality Group in Nashville is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Nashville. You will supervise culinary operations, ensure exceptional food quality and presentation, and uphold sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years as an Executive Chef in a fast-paced restaurant, strong leadership, culinary excellence, and the ability to train staff while managing costs. Culinary degree preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Executive Chef in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Proven track record of leading a kitchen team.
• Excellent culinary skills and high-quality dishes.
• Ability to communicate with front-of-house, management, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all kitchen activities to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Manage inventory, orders, and stock levels to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff while enforcing health and safety standards.
• Schedule shifts for kitchen personnel and optimize labor efficiency.
• Oversee cleaning, maintenance and equipment upkeep; ensure timely repairs.
• Ensure maintenance tasks per local regulations, including hood cleaning and grease traps.
• Monitor line checks twice daily and control food costs through waste reduction.
• Enforce brand policies, recipes, and teamwork across departments.

Skills

Executive leadership

Kitchen operations management

Food safety & sanitation

Team leadership

Communication with FOH/management

Multitasking under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; Culinary School preferred

Job description

Riot Hospitality Group in Nashville is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Nashville. You will supervise culinary operations, ensure exceptional food quality and presentation, and uphold sanitation and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years as an Executive Chef in a fast-paced restaurant, strong leadership, culinary excellence, and the ability to train staff while managing costs. Culinary degree preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.