Chef de Cuisine- Italian Restaurant

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
• 23 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

Visa Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial role with another Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for an L-1 visa sponsorship.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.