About Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa:

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. At the entrance to the resort you will find our Southern Comfort Restaurant. Known for authentic low country fare, presenting seasonal recipes and mouthwatering favorites that only the Great Smoky Mountains can deliver.

Chef de Cuisine – Southern Comfort Restaurant

Job Description: This Chef de Cuisine will need to be proficient in Southern and Low Country Cuisine. Needs to have worked in a Southern inspired kitchen and has developed or been part of the creation of a low country/New Orleans/Southern menu. Leading through example as well as direction. To ensure objectives are met in the kitchen department, and future goals are set. Responsible for defining and enforcing internal & external customer service and product standards. Directly impacts the overall budget with emphasis on food and payroll cost controls. Responsible for daily operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

 (Would consider a strong Sous Chef or number 2 ready for the next level)

Responsibilities

• Keeps up with current culinary trends.
• Assists with the creation of menus that are authentic to the Southern Comfort concept.
• Conducts inspections of all food storage areas to ensure compliance of the State and Local health departments.
• Analyzes Food & Beverage department’s monthly reports and maintains par level food inventories following established procedures.
• Operates the restaurant’s functions within established guidelines.
• Costs out new concepts and menu items and submits accurate related costs.
• Prepares and adjusts kitchen schedules for all team members to ensure proper staffing for each shift.
• Ensures compliance of food product ordering, receiving and inventory control and maintains all standard operating procedures for all aspects of the restaurant’s operation.
• Ensures all department standards are met through the proper interviewing, hiring, and training of team members.
• Develops and implements training programs for all team members. Coordinates all team member training classes and monthly department meetings.
• Inspects and evaluates team members following established standards and policies.
• Conducts formal performance evaluation of direct report subordinates and disciplines as necessary.
• Observes workers engaged in preparing, portioning and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing and sizes of portions are as prescribed.
• Assists with the preparation of dishes and cooks and carves meat during rush periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of Southern restaurant cuisine is required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels of team members and guests.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Strong ability to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Company Name

Westgate Resorts

Company Website

http://www.westgateresorts.com/careers/

Location

Gatlinburg, TN

Industry

Hospitality

Experience

Mid Level

Employment Type

Full Time

Position Summary