Aviation Job in Nashville,TN,USA | Hiring

Located in Nashville, TN, this Hilton branded hotel is renowned for its commitment to hospitality excellence and providing guests with an exceptional experience. As a well-established full-service hotel, it offers a variety of dining options, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional amenities designed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is a vibrant part of the Nashville community, blending local culture with the globally recognized standards of the Hilton brand. With a focus on quality and guest satisfaction, it prides itself on creating memorable stays through outstanding service and sophisticated culinary offerings. The Executive Chef plays a pivotal role within this esteemed hotel, ensuring the culinary department upholds the highest standards of quality, creativity, and operational excellence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 and involves working the swing shift. The Executive Chef is responsible for building and leading a talented and innovative kitchen brigade, crafting menus that not only satisfy but exceed customer expectations while adhering to brand standards. This position demands a strong leadership presence to oversee all kitchen operations, including staffing, budgeting, food preparation, and maintaining consistent quality across all hotel food outlets. The Executive Chef will actively manage kitchen team members through hiring, training, and performance evaluations to foster ongoing development and effective succession planning. As a key figure in the hotel's food and beverage operations, the Executive Chef will monitor and improve kitchen productivity, efficiently manage resources, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety legislation. Maintaining positive relationships with guests, team members, contractors, and suppliers is essential to this role, as is the ability to promptly resolve any kitchen-related challenges. In addition to overseeing food preparation and presentation, the Executive Chef will collaborate with the Food and Beverage Manager and the General Manager on menu development, financial planning, and special event coordination, such as banquets and parties. The role emphasizes a business-focused approach to kitchen management, including controlling operational costs without compromising quality, reducing food waste, and maximizing profitability. Strong communication and organizational skills are critical, as the Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining regular staff meetings, ensuring labor standards adherence, and fostering a supportive and efficient work environment. This role requires a creative and proactive culinary leader who is passionate about delivering an exceptional dining experience while meeting the company's financial and operational goals. The Executive Chef will not only ensure the smooth functioning of kitchen operations but will also contribute to the hotel's overall reputation by exemplifying professionalism, culinary innovation, and strong team leadership. The ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook further supports this role's success. Working within the dynamic atmosphere of a Hilton branded hotel, the Executive Chef will embody the brand values and work collaboratively with others to elevate the culinary service to new heights, making a significant impact on the hotel's guest experience and business growth.

• Graduation with certification from a culinary institution required
• Food safety certification is required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Sous Chef
• 2 years kitchen supervisory experience
• 3 years kitchen operations experience including at least 1 year in a lead cook position and 1 year in a steward position
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk extended distances
• Able to lift/carry 26 - 50 pounds
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A creative approach to the production of high-quality food
• A business focused approach to managing a hotel kitchen
• Ability to build relationships internal and external to the hotel and the company
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with computers and computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook