Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Executive Chef

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Flavor Maestro: Supervise and assist in food preparation, ensuring high standards of quality, taste, and presentation across all outlets while maintaining safety expectations.
• Kitchen Captain: Lead, motivate, coach, and discipline kitchen personnel to ensure efficient and high-quality food preparation and service.
• Culinary Number Cruncher: Manage food costs, budgets, and maximize cost/production ratios to optimize financial performance.
• Sanitation Superstar: Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen, work, and storage areas, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Quick-Fix Guru: Anticipate and address issues proactively to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Communication Connoisseur: Clearly convey information and resolve concerns from co-workers and guests effectively.

Education & Experience

• A two-year college degree with at least three years of related experience, or a four-year college degree with a minimum of one year of related experience is preferred.
• Five years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, including required supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle stressful, high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
• Must meet certification requirements, which may include Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.

Benefits

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Our Downtown Nashville hotel is conveniently located just blocks off of Broadway, near I-40 in the vibrant SoBro neighborhood. We also offer free parking to our employees in our attached gated garage.

We are committed to providing the best guest service around and are proud to be recognized as a Trip Advisor Travelers Choice hotel. But what really sets us apart is our team. When you join us, you'll find a supportive and collaborative work environment where you'll feel like part of a family. Family meal is served in our cafeteria daily. We also celebrate our successes every month with team-building activities, employee of the month programs and events that bring us closer together.