Executive Chef - Join the Team!

The Scarlet, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, located in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, is a boutique hotel renowned for its bold style, unique design, vibrant atmosphere, and exceptional guest service. This establishment offers thoughtfully designed guest rooms, creative dining experiences at its signature restaurant, and inspiring event spaces, all crafted to provide guests with unforgettable experiences. The Scarlet creates a one-of-a-kind environment where individuals passionate about hospitality can flourish and showcase their talents. The hotel is part of the Davidson Hospitality Group, an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company known for overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining, and entertainment venues across the United States. Davidson Hospitality Group is a trusted partner and preferred operator for leading brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville. It provides a unique entrepreneurial management style combined with an owners’ mentality that delivers personalized service supported by extensive expertise from a larger organization. Davidson Hospitality Group consists of four primary operational verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts, and Davidson Restaurant Group, each dedicated to delivering exceptional value and service. The Scarlet is currently seeking an Executive Chef who is creative, dynamic, and passionate about culinary excellence. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a culinary team, ensuring that every dining experience meets the highest standards of quality and creativity. The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, menu development, and food quality, maintaining an impeccable standard that leaves guests impressed with every bite. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong track record of kitchen management and culinary expertise, ready to demonstrate leadership by example and contribute to an upscale, innovative environment. The chosen candidate will not only manage culinary staff but also communicate effectively with team members and guests, understand and achieve financial goals, and maintain strict sanitation and safety standards. Working at The Scarlet offers a vibrant and high-energy setting where teamwork, creativity, and excellence are highly valued. Davidson Hospitality Group’s rich benefits program further enhances the working experience by providing comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, fostering both professional growth and personal well-being. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional eager to make a significant impact within a respected hospitality group and a distinctive boutique hotel setting.

• 4 plus years kitchen management experience
• 5 plus years cooking experience
• College degree or certification in culinary field or hospitality field preferred
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards and proper preparation and presentation of food and beverage
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other team members
• Proven ability to effectively lead and train a diverse workforce
• Willingness to set a high standard in the kitchen through leading by example
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates in humid and or extreme temperatures