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Executive Chef

The Waymark, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

736 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402

Hotel with 148 Rooms
Managed By Concord Hospitality Enterprises
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Compensation: $60,000 to $74,000 per year, Full-Time

Description

The Waymark Hotel, a Concord Hospitality property, is seeking a creative and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visionary leader who excels in team development, food quality, cost management, and innovation in culinary operations.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to:

  • Inspire greatness in your team.
  • Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
  • Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.
  • Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all kitchen operations including main kitchen, banquet events, and culinary team performance.
  • Create and execute innovative menus based on market trends and guest preferences.
  • Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality, flavorful food.
  • Develop and maintain food and labor cost controls; manage department operating budgets.
  • Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff, ensuring development and adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and ensure culinary team is properly trained on equipment and recipes.
  • Collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to ensure alignment with guest expectations and operational goals.
  • Partner with vendors to secure top-quality products at competitive prices.
  • Maintain all health and safety standards, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Lead guest engagement initiatives, responding to feedback and ensuring an outstanding dining experience.
  • Contribute to strategic planning for long-term culinary excellence and profitability.

    Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 6 years of culinary leadership experience in hospitality or high-volume environments.
  • Experience with menu development, kitchen safety, vendor management, and operational compliance.
  • 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
  • Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced setting with a focus on quality and cost control.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to foster a team-oriented environment focused on associate growth and guest satisfaction.

    Benefits:

    We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
  • Training & development opportunities
  • Career advancement within our growing portfolio

    Why Join Concord?

    At Concord Hospitality, we invest deeply in our associates through training and development at all levels, from interns to executives. Our “Associate First” culture nurtures personal and professional growth within the workplace and beyond. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve.

    Concord Hospitality is built on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our associates embody these values and proudly cheer our company motto heard across North America:

    “We Are Concord!”

    We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    • Posted March 27, 2026

    About The Waymark, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

    Discover The Waymark — Chattanooga’s Newest Downtown Destination

    Where modern design meets historic roots, The Waymark brings a fresh, social energy to the heart of Chattanooga. Designed for explorers, creators, and everyone in between, our hotel is your gateway to the city’s adventurous spirit.

    Dine & Drink with a View

    Iris Rooftop elevates the downtown experience with skyline views, fire pits, live music, and craft cocktails — all from Chattanooga’s highest rooftop.

    Descend Into the Vault

    Hidden beneath the hotel, The Vault transforms a former bank vault into an intimate speakeasy offering moody ambiance, curated drinks, and a one‑of‑a‑kind subterranean vibe.

    Rest, Reset, Repeat

    Our rooms blend comfort, style, and a sense of place — the perfect retreat after a day of exploring or a night on the town.

    Your Hub for Connection

    From gatherings to spontaneous meetups, The Waymark is where community thrives and stories unfold.

    Explore the Scene

    With Chattanooga’s top attractions just steps away, your next adventure begins the moment you arrive.

    About Concord Hospitality Enterprises

    Careers and Hospitality Job Opportunities with Concord

    Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company is an award-winning hotel management and development company. Through the combined efforts of over 4,200 hard working and focused associates, Concord offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, seasoned experience, innovation and technical excellence. These elements create a company equipped to produce above-standard returns, market sustainability and a partnership well worth investing in.

    Since Concord's inception in 1985, our success has been guided by our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and Fun. These cornerstones are the indispensible and fundamental basis of our daily actions. Our commitment to these cornerstones has led us to be recognized as the respected hospitality company that we are.

    Concord is one of North America's largest hotel management and hotel development companies. Concord's passion for success has resulted in over twenty years of proven results as a hotel owner, manager, and developer of mid market and first class hotel properties. Concord's goal is to create value for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales & marketing, technology, accounting, and management skills over its growing portfolio of first-class business hotels.

    Concord has experienced sustained growth of a remarkable 35% annually for three years in a row and with over half a billion in new hotel projects in the pipeline, that number is projected to increase noticeably. Additionally, Concord is expanding its portfolio through third party management contracts with leading brand partners such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Choice and Intercontinental Hotels. These growth opportunities have presented themselves to Concord based on our strong relationships with investment partners.

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