Executive Chef

posted September 13, 2024

The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection

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Compensation: $130,000/yearly

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Reports To
Director of Food & Beverage, General Manager 
Supervises
Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Sous Chef, Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Stewards/Dishwashers
Job Purpose
To supervise food preparation and presentation of all food outlets of the hotel ensuring standards are maintained as set forth by Leadership. 
Job Responsibilities
  1. Supervise food preparation staff: hiring, terminations, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations and development.
  2. Schedule all employees under his/her supervision, maintaining adequate staffing levels while adhering to labor standards guidelines.
  3. Supervise all cooking operations, including methods, portioning, and garnishing. Ensure attractive presentation of all food and dishes.
  4. Plan meals and develops menus.
  5. Assist the GM, AGM or Director of F&B and sales staff with banquets, parties, and other special events.
  6. Requisition food and equipment, giving specifications, quantities and quality descriptions.
  7. Monitor budget and assists GM, AGM or Director of F&B in developing annual operating budget. Assist in maximizing revenues and profits.
  8. Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills
  1. Must be able to “prep” food products, using standardized food preparation techniques.
  2. Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
  3. Compute discount, interest, profit and loss; commission, markups and selling price; ratio and proportion, and percentages. Calculate surface, volumes, weights and measures..
  4. Read and understand instructions, safety rules, etc. Write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Speak with poise, voice control, and confidence, using correct grammar.
  5. Determine time, place, and sequence of operation or action to be taken; Supervise through determining or interpreting work procedures for a group of workers, assigning specific duties, maintaining harmonious relations and promoting efficiency

Requirements

Education
  • Graduation with certification from a culinary institution required.
Experience
  • Minimum 2 years experience as Sous Chef. 2 years kitchen supervisory experience with 3 years kitchen operations experience including at least 1 year in a lead cook position, and 1 year in a steward position; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses/Certifications
  • Food Safety Certification
Salary Description
$130,000/yearly
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The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection

125 Room Hotel

Modern-Day Time Travel

The Union Station Nashville Yards has ushered a grand welcome to all who come and go from this great American city since 1900: first as a bustling terminal on the L&N Railroad and, since 1986, as a luxury boutique hotel and beloved special event destination.

DISCOVER

The Union Station joined the Marriott Autograph Collection in 2012. With custom features unique to Nashville and this historic site, plus modern accommodations and first-class service, guests enjoy an unmatched hotel experience.

IT’S YOUR TIME.

Guests of The Union Station Nashville Yards are surrounded by beauty and captivated by the historic hotel’s unique charm, all while settling into the comfort and ease of a grand getaway. While no two rooms are alike, each feature stylish décor and the in-room features and amenities you’d expect from a luxury boutique hotel.