Executive Chef

Job overview

The Executive Chef role is onsite in Knoxville, TN. Compensation is not specified. The chef leads culinary operations at Hilton Knoxville and reports to the Food & Beverage Operations Manager or Director of Food & Beverage. The role exists to deliver high-quality, consistent dining experiences for hotel guests. The chef oversees kitchen operations and staff, develops menus and dishes, and maintains food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and safety.

What you'll do

• Lead culinary operations
• oversee menu creation and food preparation
• manage kitchen staff and daily kitchen operations
• develop menus and dishes
• ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, cleanliness, and safety
• report to the Food & Beverage Operations Manager or Director of Food & Beverage.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

culinary operations

menu development

kitchen leadership

hotel dining

knoxville tn

hilton knoxville

food and beverage

flexible schedule

evenings

weekends

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Career growth opportunities
• flexible scheduling
• access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday
• paid time off and holidays
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match
• hotel and food-and-beverage discounts.

Why this role

The posting seeks prior experience in the same or a related position, or a combination of education and experience; hotel experience is a plus. Flexible scheduling may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Benefits include access to earned wages before payday and hotel and food-and-beverage discounts.

About the employer

Hilton Knoxville is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.