Executive Chef - The Waymark Chattanooga **Brand New Hotel**

The Waymark Hotel, a distinguished property under the Concord Hospitality umbrella, offers a premier hospitality experience distinguished by its commitment to quality, integrity, and community values. Concord Hospitality is a recognized leader in the hotel management industry across North America, known for its dedication to creating a workplace culture that is supportive, inclusive, and focused on the development of its associates. Founded on the five cornerstones of Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN, Concord Hospitality fosters an "Associate First" environment that nurtures both professional growth and personal well-being. The Waymark Hotel epitomizes these principles through its dedication to providing exceptional service and a memorable guest experience in a well-appointed setting, making it a highly sought destination for travelers and local patrons alike.

The Executive Chef position at The Waymark Hotel represents a critical leadership role tasked with elevating the culinary department and ensuring the delivery of high-quality dining experiences that exceed guest expectations. This full-time role offers a salary range between $60,000 and $75,000, emphasizing competitive compensation aligned with extensive culinary expertise and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will be a hands-on visionary with a strong background in culinary operations, team development, food quality assurance, and cost management.

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations encompassing the main kitchen, banquet events, and the culinary team’s overall performance. Your creative vision will drive innovative menu development that adapts to market trends and guest preferences, ensuring the culinary offerings remain dynamic, flavorful, and competitively differentiated. You will champion a culture of excellence by inspiring greatness in your team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that is recognized as a Great Place to Work. Moreover, you will implement and maintain rigorous food and labor cost controls to optimize department budgets without sacrificing quality.

This role demands a leader who practices integrity, transparency, and professionalism while supporting the growth and development of culinary staff through hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation processes. You will be instrumental in adopting new cooking techniques and ensuring the culinary team is proficient in state-of-the-art equipment and recipes, continuously raising the bar for culinary execution. Partnering closely with F&B and hotel leadership, you will align culinary strategies with broader operational goals and guest expectations, making significant contributions to the hotel’s overall success.

The Executive Chef will also manage vendor relationships to source top-quality products at competitive prices, ensuring sustainability and cost efficiency. Compliance with all health and safety standards, including local, state, and federal regulations, will be a priority under your direction. Leading guest engagement efforts, you will respond thoughtfully to feedback to enhance the dining experience continuously. The role also involves contributing to strategic planning aimed at long-term culinary excellence and profitability, making your leadership a fundamental component of the hotel’s future growth and reputation.

Joining Concord Hospitality means becoming part of a vibrant community that values diversity and inclusion, encourages work-life balance, and invests in extensive training and development opportunities. The company’s career advancement pathways within its growing portfolio offer significant potential for professional progression. If you are an experienced culinary leader eager to make a measurable impact in a dynamic hospitality environment, The Waymark Hotel invites you to bring your talents and vision to their team, joining a company with a proven commitment to excellence and associate success.