Chef de Cuisine

Company Description

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Job Description

What You'll Do as a Chef De Cuisine:

As a Chef de Cuisine a Westgate Resorts you Supervise and actively participates in all kitchen operations, ensuring the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food in accordance with established standards and recipes. Responsible for producing high-quality food products that consistently exceed guest expectations while maintaining operational efficiency, food safety, and cost controls.

• Assign, direct, train, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient daily operations and proper preparation of menu items.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, temperature control, and rotation of food products in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Monitor and control food and labor costs through effective scheduling, inventory management, requisitioning, and purchasing practices.
• Develop and maintain recipes, inventory records, and supply orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and health department regulations.
• Deliver exceptional guest service by maintaining high culinary standards and responding to guest needs.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance needs with the Executive Chef and Engineering Department.
• Cultivate a positive, productive work environment through leadership, coaching, training, and employee development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• 10 years of culinary management experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-volume restaurant, hotel, or resort environment.
• Food Handlers Certification required within 30 days of Hire, must be maintained on a current/valid status.
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree GED.
• The Team Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Follow instructions without close supervision.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Required to pass a background screen, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States.

If you love creating clean, welcoming spaces for guests and want to be part of a resort that values teamwork, growth, and great service. Apply today and start your Westgate adventure!

Additional Information

Why Westgate?  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
• Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
• Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
• Low-Cost Gym Membership
• NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.