Executive Restaurant Chef

Gaylord Hotels; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Hotels in Nashville seeks a Restaurant Kitchen Management Leader to oversee the kitchen operations of the Food & Beverage outlet, including food preparation, sanitation, and daily inventory, while guiding the culinary staff to meet standards and budgets.

The role drives forecasting, P&L accountability, cost control, menu development, cost cards, and collaboration with senior management on promotions and guest experiences, ensuring high-quality presentations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 7 years experience in culinary/food & beverage.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the culinary/food & beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Leads kitchen management team.
• Leads daily Food and Beverage outlet kitchen operations including food preparation, restaurant and kitchen sanitation, and daily inventory.
• Manages the performance and daily activities of the culinary staff.
• Forecasting, budget management, profit and loss accountability, cost control and inventories.
• Verifies food production areas meet set standards and portions.
• Manages all phases of food purchasing, receiving and cost control.
• Develops special menus, items and presentations with Senior Management.
• Creates cost cards, recipe cards and photos for taste presentations.
• Ensures HACCP/OSHA and sanitation guidelines compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Budgeting

Food safety

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Additional Information

Relocation assistance available

Job Number

26129995

Job Category

Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location

2800 Opryland Drive, NASHVILLE TN 37214, United States VIEW ON MAP

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Management

Pay Range

$90,000-$116,000 Annually

Bonus Eligible

Y

Job Summary

Leads kitchen management team. Leads daily Food and Beverage outlet kitchen operations including food preparation, restaurant and kitchen sanitation, and daily inventory. Manages the performance, and daily activities of the culinary staff. Executes the strategic plan including forecasting, budget management, profit and loss accountability, cost control and inventories. Verifies that all food production areas provide food items prepared and presented according to set standards at all times, monitoring for taste, visual appeal, and established portions. Manages all phases of food purchasing, receiving and cost control. Partners with Senior Management to develop special menus, items and presentations. Creates cost cards, recipe cards and photos and catalogues for utilization during taste presentations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 7 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

• Leads kitchen management team.
• Leads daily Food and Beverage outlet kitchen operations including food preparation, restaurant and kitchen sanitation, and daily inventory.
• Manages the performance, and daily activities of the culinary staff.
• Executes the strategic plan including forecasting, budget management, profit and loss accountability, cost control and inventories.
• Verifies that all food production areas provide food items prepared and presented according to set standards at all times, monitoring for taste, visual appeal, and established portions.
• Manages all phases of food purchasing, receiving and cost control.
• Partners with Senior Management to develop special menus, items and presentations.
• Creates cost cards, recipe cards and photos and catalogues for utilization during taste presentations.
• Verifies that the culinary staff performs according to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and sanitation guidelines.
• Performs and executes cooking shows for guest audiences.
• Partners with Restaurant leadership to develop and execute marketing of the F and Beverage outlet.
• Maintains and demonstrates strong knowledge of food and beverage trends within the hospitality industry.
• Interacts with guests and Sales Managers in order to promote guest satisfaction.
• Culinary Standards and Responsibilities
• Provides direction for menu development.
• Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to verify that standards are met.
• Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
• Verifies compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
• Verifies employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Manages day-to-day operations, verifying the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
• Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Creates guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Verifies employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
• Interviews, selects and trains employees
• Appraises employee's productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property
• Monitors employee attendance and records absences/tardiness.
• Helps direct supervisors to achieve their own development goals.
• Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Why have less when you can have MORE all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests. At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotel offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE. In joining Gaylord, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.