Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Cherokee Country Club | Knoxville, Tennessee

Lead a Great Kitchen. Build Great People

Cherokee Country Club is seeking a passionate, driven, and team-oriented Chef de Cuisine to join one of Knoxville's premier private clubs. This is an outstanding opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives on leading people, developing talent, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. We are looking for someone who is as committed to building a strong kitchen culture as they are to producing outstanding food.

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily operation of our Clubhouse kitchen.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a talented culinary team.
• Ensure consistent execution, presentation, and quality of every dish.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, organization, and professionalism.
• Work alongside the Executive Chef to continually elevate the member dining experience.
• Assist with menu execution and development, special events, and club-wide culinary initiatives.
• Manage production, food quality, and kitchen efficiency while fostering a positive, respectful work environment.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Private club, luxury hotel, or upscale restaurant experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys mentoring others and leading by example.
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

Why Cherokee Country Club?

Cherokee Country Club has a long-standing reputation for excellence and hospitality. Our culinary team takes pride in delivering exceptional experiences while maintaining a culture built on respect, collaboration, professionalism, and creativity. If you're looking for more than just another chef position and you're looking for an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact we woud love to hear from you!

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered based on experience.

Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Other

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other