Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE:GET) is a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. which owns and operates industry-leading brands - Gaylord Hotels (www.gaylordhotels.com), a growing number of upscale, meetings-focused resorts, and the Grand Ole Opry (www.opry.com), the weekly showcase of country music. For more information about the company, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com.

What do we do? We have Fun!!
Gaylord National Resort features 2,000 rooms, 470,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and a soaring 18-story glass atrium that crowns the hotel. Ideally located on the banks of the Potomac River, on 41 acres overlooking the monuments of our nation's capital. Resort guests can enjoy signature restaurants, a night club on the top floor and a 20,000-square-foot world-class spa, salon and fitness facility. Other activities include walking, jogging and biking paths, a unique indoor/outdoor pool, elegant retail shopping, family entertainment arcade and boating and other water activities.

Job Summary:
This position will lead all culinary kitchen operations for the designated outlet or area. Provide training and development to the culinary staff.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead daily kitchen and stewarding operations to ensure the proper production of food items and kitchen compliance with company policies and procedures.

Coordinate and organize the kitchen in absence of the Exec Chef. Delegate and follow up on assigned objectives.

Assist the Restaurant Exec Chef in the creation of menu items, recipe cards and plate presentations. Ensures adherence to established standards.

Assist the Restaurant Exec Chef in managing food costs and labor productivity according to financial guidelines.

Assist in the execution of department goals.

Provide training in food production and equipment usage to the culinary staff within the designated kitchen.

Ensure that kitchen staff performs according to HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines

Oversee proper requisition, storage, utilization and inventory of food products.

Interact with guests and service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Culinary school degree, completed apprenticeship or equivalent experience required.

Experience: Minimum of four years culinary experience as a professional cook and a minimum of one year supervisory experience required.

Licenses/Certifications: Food Handler's card may be required.

Gaylord Entertainment promotes a Drug-Free Workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).