Kitchen Supervisor

Hutton Hotel; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (tiered)

Dental & Vision

Teledoc

Free medications

Pet insurance

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401K match

Job summary

Hutton Hotel in Nashville is seeking a Lead Cook to lead a talented kitchen team, develop menu items with the Executive Chef, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for guests. You will manage inventory, maintain quality, and uphold food safety in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

The role requires leadership, culinary expertise, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, contributing to a guest-focused culture in a premier Nashville property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred.
• 3–5 years as lead cook or similar in high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication; able to motivate a team.
• Proficient in all aspects of food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to manage inventory and ordering.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to ensure high-quality dishes.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Sous Chef on menu development.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost controls.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure consistent quality across all menu items.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food preparation

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree preferred

Job description

Property Description

The Hutton Hotel is a sophisticated, music-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of Nashville's vibrant West End. Known for its upscale accommodations, exceptional dining, and the renowned Analog live music venue, the property delivers personalized luxury and authentic Southern hospitality. Team members enjoy the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, guest-focused culture where creativity, collaboration, and career growth are at the forefront.

Overview

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Cook to join our team! As a Lead Cook, you'll play an integral role in ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our guests. With a focus on quality, creativity, and innovation, you'll lead a team of talented cooks in preparing and presenting dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. You'll work closely with our Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop new menu items, ensure consistent quality across all dishes, and manage inventory and ordering of ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certificate preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a lead cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Proficient in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to manage inventory and ordering of ingredients
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.