Sheraton Memphis Downtown is a well-established hotel located in the heart of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, offering an exciting and dynamic work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Sheraton Memphis Downtown means being part of a trusted Marriott brand known for its Southern charm, exceptional service, and prime location in the city. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to food and beverage, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. Sheraton Memphis Downtown is committed to creating a guest-centric work culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and outstanding guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers exceptional service to guests. Joining the team at Sheraton Memphis Downtown presents a unique opportunity to be part of a respected hotel that plays a key role in the vibrant hospitality scene of Memphis.

The Chef de Cuisine reports to the Hotel Manager/Dir Ops/Executive Chef, managing and coordinating activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and food production, commissary, including food inventory and storage. Works with the F&B Leader to operate, purchase and requisition ingredients, kitchen supplies and equipment and manages inventory and stocks in adherence to Hotel and Organizational guidelines. Propose seasonal and new menu rotations apart from creative planning and production of Daily Specials, collaborating with the other Restaurant Leaders in planning menus, preparing and portioning and controlling costs. Supervises all dishwashers and stewarding to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment. Oversees all Banquet production, consistency and expenses. Partners with Maintenance team, to create a repair and maintenance plan for caretaking of all equipment. Primarily supervises the culinary team to ensure quality and observe preparation and food presentation, striving to achieve guest expectations. Supervises inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies. Oversees the kitchen scheduling process, while labor standards are met and managing resources accordingly to ensure a profitable organization. Ensures kitchen hygiene requirements for local, federal and brand are met and complied to at all times. Mentoring the Team on recipes, consistencies and leadership.

· Read, write and speak and understand English. Bilingual is an advantage.

· Ability to understand P&L, work with the F&B and Senior Leaders on financial goals and accomplish them.

· Minimum 2 years Culinary Leadership experience, free standing, upscale hotel restaurant kitchen.

· Minimum 7 years kitchen experience in Restaurant, Hotel, Catering and Banquet or Production facilities, with exposure to Corporate F&B structure and guidelines.

· Food/Beverage Manager Certification.

· Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.

· Knowledge of Food production for Banqueting, Commissary and Restaurant line.

· Able to lead high volume, fast paced production, and restaurant.

· College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred.

· Able to manage and delegate, and hold self and team accountable.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.