Restaurant Chef

About the Role

Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Nashville is seeking a Restaurant Chef to lead culinary operations and support the Director of Food & Beverage. This role is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, developing team members, and driving long-term growth, quality, and profitability across the culinary department.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop culinary team members through hiring, training, and performance management
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, preparation, and presentation
• Collaborate on menu planning and development to maintain high culinary standards
• Manage labor and operational expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards at all levels
• Actively resolve guest concerns and maintain the highest level of service and professionalism
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and strong interdepartmental collaboration
• Conduct menu tastings and pre-meal meetings to educate staff on offerings and preparation techniques
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and supplier standards to ensure consistency and excellence
• Respond promptly and effectively to any operational, guest, or emergency situations

What You Bring

• College degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant Management, or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of leadership experience in culinary or food & beverage operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
• Solid business acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and operational management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms
• Complimentary employee meals
• Inclusive and engaging employee culture with year-round events
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and additional wellness benefits

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position
• Requires flexibility to work early mornings, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs