COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

Lead Innovation. Inspire Culinary Excellence. Create a Legacy!

The Award-Winning Harpeth Hotel is looking for an Executive Chef to lead all aspects of the culinary operations and help shape the future of the Franklin food scene.  In this amazing role, you will lead dynamic kitchen teams, bring creativity to life through bold menus, and mentor the next generation of culinary leaders. This is your platform to do something legendary and create unique experiences for our guests and restaurant patrons alike. 

The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary efforts for The Harpeth Hotel, catered events, and our high street retail restaurant duo - 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room and McGavock’s Café .  Previous experience as an executive chef in in a lifestyle or luxury hotel and standalone restaurants is required for this role.  In addition, you must have a strong focus on high quality of standards, cleanliness, and a passion for being the best.  The chef must be comfortable both in the public eye and with being heavily involved in the Franklin community.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Kitchen Management: Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, enforce food safety and sanitation standards, and maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Menu and Culinary Development: Design menus and create new dishes, ensuring quality and consistency in presentation and taste. Stay updated on culinary trends to innovate the menu.
• Staff Management: Hire, train, schedule, and manage all kitchen staff, including line cooks, sous chefs, and assistants. Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Financial Management: Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs, oversee inventory, and place orders for food and supplies. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Leadership: Strong leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate staff.
• Creativity: Culinary innovation and creativity in menu planning and dish development.
• Business Acumen: Strong organizational and time management skills, with knowledge of budgeting and cost control.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in food safety and sanitation regulations. Experience in food preparation is still often required, even for a managerial role.
• Experience: Proven experience in kitchen management and culinary arts is essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting
• Repetitive motions and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Working in hot, humid, and noisy conditions 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environ

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BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary

• Daily Pay!

• Team Member Hotel Discount Program

• Uniforms Provided for most positions

• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

• Paid PTO

• 401k with employer match

• Food and Beverage Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY THE HARPETH:

As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.

At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!