Executive Chef

Position Profile

Oversee all kitchen operations, managing staff, creating menus, and controlling the budget. Key duties involve ensuring food quality and safety, managing inventory and food costs, hiring and training staff, and maintaining kitchen standards. This role requires strong leadership, creativity, and business acumen to manage the culinary vision and daily operations of a kitchen

Essential Responsibilties

• Kitchen Management: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, enforce food safety and sanitation standards, and maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Menu and Culinary Development: Design menus and create new dishes, ensuring quality and consistency in presentation and taste. Stay updated on culinary trends to innovate the menu.
• Staff Management: Hire, train, schedule, and manage all kitchen staff, including line cooks, sous chefs, and assistants. Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Financial Management: Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs, oversee inventory, and place orders for food and supplies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate staff.
• Creativity: Culinary innovation and creativity in menu planning and dish development.
• Business Acumen: Strong organizational and time management skills, with knowledge of budgeting and cost control.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in food safety and sanitation regulations. Experience in food preparation is still often required, even for a managerial role.
• Experience: Proven experience in kitchen management and culinary arts is essential.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting
• Repetitive motions and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Working in hot, humid, and noisy conditions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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Benefits Package

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY THE 1799 KITCHEN and BAR ROOM

Our chefs honor the seasons with locally inspired menus, while the bar showcases more than 250 whiskeys and handcrafted cocktails that reflect the same thoughtful artistry. Warm, elegant, and alive with conversation, 1799 is where genuine hospitality meets modern Southern style.

• Working here means moving fast, thinking creatively, and taking pride in every detail - from the first greeting to the final garnish.
• It's a team of passionate professionals who bring energy, heart, and craft to everything they do.
• We believe the best hospitality starts with people who care about their craft and about one another.
• If you take pride in the details, enjoy being part of a team, and love making someone feel at home, we'd love to welcome you to 1799.

As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.

• At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism.
• We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally.
• We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.

• If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you!
• Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow?
• Let's talk!