Chef de Cuisine

About the Role

Located adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views. As a Chef de Cuisine, you will meet and engage with guests enjoying the Great Smoky Mountains and help them experience world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll join a team committed to excellence, creating unforgettable vacation experiences, and supporting your career growth.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and actively participate in all kitchen operations, ensuring the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in accordance with established standards and recipes.
• Produce high-quality food products that consistently exceed guest expectations while maintaining operational efficiency, food safety, and cost controls.
• Assign, direct, train, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient daily operations and proper preparation of menu items.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, temperature control, and rotation of food products in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Monitor and control food and labor costs through effective scheduling, inventory management, requisitioning, and purchasing practices.
• Develop and maintain recipes, inventory records, and supply orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and health department regulations.
• Deliver exceptional guest service by maintaining high culinary standards and responding to guest needs.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance needs with the Executive Chef and Engineering Department.
• Cultivate a positive, productive work environment through leadership, coaching, training, and employee development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10 years of culinary management experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or resort environment.
• Food Handlers Certification required within 30 days of hire; must maintain a current/valid status.
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow instructions without close supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact