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Dimension Hospitality

Executive Chef

Dimension Hospitality, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Overview Executive Chef — Dimension Hospitality

Location: Nashville, TN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Job Shift: Swing

Description Job Purpose: As an Executive Chef, you will build a reputation for the hotel by maintaining a talented and creative kitchen brigade, offering an innovative menu, and delivering an exceptional culinary experience while ensuring standards are maintained as set forth by Leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen brigade and ensure ongoing development of Team Members; identify effective approaches to succession planning

Supervise food preparation staff: hiring, terminations, disciplinary actions, training and performance evaluations

Schedule all employees under supervision, maintaining adequate staffing levels while adhering to labor standards guidelines

Supervise all cooking operations, including methods, portioning, and garnishing; ensure attractive presentation of all food and dishes

Create menus that meet and exceed customers' needs and conform to brand standards

Ensure consistent production of high-quality food across all hotel food outlets

Develop positive customer relations with Guests, Team Members, contractors, and suppliers

Resolve issues in the kitchen or related areas among Guests and Team Members

Manage department operations including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and waste management

Assist in creating annual operating budget and maximizing revenues and profits

Seek verbal feedback from customers and respond to guest queries promptly

Ensure compliance with current legislation in provisioning food to outlets

Control costs without compromising standards and improve margins

Assist in special events, banquets, and parties

Requisition food and equipment with clear specifications

Ensure team members are up-to-date on menu items, promotions, functions, and events

Maintain good communication and relationships across hotel operations

Maintain appropriate staffing to cover business demands

Conduct monthly communication meetings and post-meeting minutes

Manage staff performance in compliance with policies and procedures

Recruit, manage, train, and develop the kitchen team

Comply with security, fire, health and safety, and food safety regulations

Ensure timely maintenance, hygiene, and hazard issue resolution

Monitor the department's financial performance and align with hotel objectives

Review menus with Food and Beverage management to stay aligned with market trends

Be environmentally aware and manage food waste programs to protect margins

Prepare monthly working schedules compliant with local legislation

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous, relevant experience as an Executive Chef preferred

Minimum 2 years’ experience as Sous Chef with supervisory and kitchen operations experience

Graduation from a culinary institution; Food Safety Certification required

Job Details

Employer: Dimension Hospitality

Location: Nashville, TN

Employment type: Full-time

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