Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Embassy Suites Downtown Chattanooga is renowned for providing exceptional hospitality with a focus on comfort and unique guest experiences in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. Known for its elegant accommodations and exemplary service, Embassy Suites offers a welcoming environment for travelers seeking both business and leisure stays. The hotel is part of the Hilton family, which symbolizes quality and excellence in the hotel industry globally. This esteemed establishment values customer satisfaction, culinary innovation, and continuous growth and development for its team members. The downtown location offers stunning city views and a vibrant atmosphere, making it an ideal setting for a distinctive dining experience.

We are currently seeking a visionary Executive Chef for an exciting new rooftop dining concept that is poised to become a standout culinary destination in the area. This opportunity is perfect for a creative and skilled culinary leader who thrives in a dynamic setting and is passionate about crafting exceptional food experiences. As the Executive Chef, you will play a pivotal role in launching and managing this innovative restaurant, emphasizing upscale casual dining that promises to delight guests with both quality and presentation. This role requires not only mastery in culinary arts but also strong leadership to build and develop a talented kitchen team while maintaining operational excellence.

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary aspects, from working closely with the team in food preparation to managing budgets including labor, food costs, and kitchen supplies. This leadership position involves upholding the highest standards in food sanitation and quality while enforcing strict adherence to recipes and presentation standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading kitchen operations and a demonstrated passion for culinary excellence and service, with a focus on creating memorable dining experiences. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to uphold company initiatives through thorough training and teamwork are essential. Additionally, the Executive Chef may need to assume leadership responsibilities for restaurant operations in the absence of the General Manager, showcasing versatility and a capability to manage the broader operational facets of the restaurant.

This is a full-time position designed for a professional eager to contribute to a growing business with significant opportunities for career advancement. The salary is competitive within the upscale casual dining sector, and the company offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, and paid time off. Joining Embassy Suites Downtown Chattanooga means becoming part of a respected hospitality brand committed to quality, innovation, and community engagement. This role presents an exciting chance to lead a brand-new culinary initiative while driving team success and exceeding guests’ expectations in the vibrant downtown dining scene.

Job Requirements

  • Must have 5+ years of professional cooking experience including 2+ years as an executive chef in upscale casual dining
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven leadership in high-volume restaurant kitchen operations
  • Strong passion for culinary excellence and customer service
  • Ability to develop and lead a culinary team
  • Knowledge of kitchen systems and processes
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years professional cooking experience with at least 2 years in an executive chef capacity in an upscale casual dining restaurant
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven success as head of kitchen operations in a high-volume restaurant
  • Strong passion for culinary excellence and service
  • Proven ability to develop your team
  • Knowledge of systems methods and processes that contribute to great execution

Job Duties

  • Hiring training and development of hospitality-focused team members
  • Upholding the highest standards for food sanitation and quality
  • Assuming leadership of restaurant operations in the absence of the GM
  • Consistently enforcing standards for recipe adherence food preparation production and presentation
  • Ensuring thorough training and communication of all company initiatives
  • Using career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful management in labor food cost and kitchen supplies
  • Leading the launch and ongoing management of a new rooftop dining concept

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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