THE HARPETH HOTEL

The Harpeth Franklin Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, is located in the heart of Historic Franklin, just minutes from Nashville. Situated in the cornerstone of Franklin, discover boutique and antique shopping, one-of-a-kind restaurants, live music and historical landmarks, right on our doorstep. The Harpeth is located a short distance to the Cool Springs business district, home of Nissan North American Headquarters, MARS Petcare, Schneider Electric and countless more.

The Harpeth offers 119 elegantly appointed guest rooms, with views of historic Franklin or a tranquil courtyard. Enjoy our 55-inch HDTVs, TVs, in-room coffee, WiFi, flexible workspace, robes, slippers, oversized bathrooms, and closets. For events, the Harpeth offers over 5,000 square feet of inspired event space, many with natural light. Grab a hand-crafted cocktail at 1799 bar and experience the best is southern cuisine at 1799 restaurant.

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! Click to learn more about what makes the Harpeth Hotel a one-of-a-kind experience in the Nashville area.

THE ROLE

POSITION PROFILE:

Accurately and efficiently prepare food item such as meats, seafood, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking adhere to quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment. Knowledgeable and skilled at broiler, sauté and grill operations. Able to operate all kitchen equipment. Supervise and hold accountable for quality all cooks during operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

Complete opening and closing checklists.
Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift. Assign, coordinate and supervise the set-up and food production areas within the service kitchen to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
Pull all food needed for daily production from walk-in box and utilize all leftovers as per guidelines and with the help of the Executive Chef to minimize waste.
Check with the Sous Chef on the items needing preparation that day by inventory on a production chart that is on hand presently and bring it up to par stock levels set by the Executive Chef.
Check daily use records with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to make sure that estimates are filled in correctly and make sure that production is following these estimates as closely as possible.
Promptly report equipment, food quality, and shortage or safety problems to Executive Chef.
Stock and maintain enough levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
Handle store, label, and rotate all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws.
Participate in food, health and safety inspections and audits.
Attend all associate meetings, come up with sound suggestions on associate problems and promote and maintain effective communication between all the food production areas within the kitchen.
Maintain and supervise good housekeeping practices in all areas in the kitchen. Turn in the daily cleaning checklist and practice and strictly enforce the "clean as you go" policy.
Check out all work stations including the associate cafeteria. Ensure proper set-up for AM and PM dining.
Any and all additional duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school education or equivalent experience.

Experience: Three - six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.

Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges. Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads. Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures. Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers

WHY THE HARPETH:

Come check out The Harpeth, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel! 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.

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