Culinary Administrative Assistant

NOW HIRING: CULINARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Cherokee Country Club | Knoxville, TN

Join Our Culinary Team!

Cherokee Country Club is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Culinary Administrative Assistant to join our team! This position plays an important role in supporting our Executive Chef and culinary leadership team with the day-to-day administrative operations of our busy food and beverage department. The ideal candidate is a positive, dependable team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospitality environment, can manage multiple priorities, and takes pride in keeping things organized and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to the Executive Chef and culinary management team.
• Assist with scheduling, timekeeping, attendance records, and payroll-related documentation.
• Maintain organized records, files, reports, and departmental communications.
• Assist with food and supply ordering, invoice processing, and tracking purchases.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, deliveries, and invoices.
• Assist with inventory tracking, food cost reports, and other departmental reporting.
• Help coordinate menus, special events, banquet functions, and culinary calendars.
• Prepare and distribute meeting notes, schedules, and other important information.
• Assist with onboarding paperwork, training documentation, and employee records.
• Communicate effectively with culinary staff, management, and other club departments.
• Perform additional administrative duties as needed to support the culinary team's success.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office experience required; hospitality, restaurant, or culinary administrative experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing software- Yellowdog, or payroll systems is a plus.

WhatWe're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is more than just organized. We want a team player who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and genuinely enjoys helping others succeed. Our culinary department is a busy and important part of the Cherokee experience. The right person will be someone who can stay calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and help our chefs and culinary team focus on what they do best providing exceptional food and service to our members.

Why Join Cherokee Country Club?

At Cherokee Country Club, we take pride in providing an exceptional experience for our members while creating a positive, supportive, and professional environment for our employees.

We offer:

• A welcoming and team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced culinary and hospitality professionals.
• A well-established and respected private country club.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Employee benefits and club privileges, as applicable.

Apply Today!

If you are organized, dependable, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a team-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!

Come be part of the Cherokee Country Club team, where teamwork, professionalism, and pride in what we do make all the difference!

Founded in 1907, Cherokee Country Club is one of Tennessee’s premier recreational and social clubs and a valued asset to the Knoxville community.
We aspire to provide an outstanding family club experience where warm hospitality and a broad selection of high quality, year-round social and recreational activities generate a culture of community among our member families. We celebrate our history and traditions while responding to the ever-changing desires of our members.

Salary

$50000.00 per year

Benefits

Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Referral program, Paid training, Other

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

10 hour shift, Weekend availability, Holidays, Day shift, Night shift, Other