Executive Chef

The beautiful Chetola Resort, located in Blowing Rock, NC, is looking for an Executive Chef to lead our team of culinarians in providing outstanding food to our Resort guests and clients.

Our Culinary Team provides food for the Timberlake's Restaurant, the bar, and for the hundreds of events hosted by the resort annually from small business meetings to elegant weddings.

Executive Chef responsibilities:

• Design and price menus that attract guests and are profitable for the resort.
• Lead kitchen team by teaching, training, and developing kitchen cooking skills.
• Maintain a culture of safety in the kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and implement food safety processes to pass inspections.
• Create schedules for kitchen team based on business levels and client needs.
• Work collaboratively with FOH F&B team and Sales team to best provide seamless product and service to guests.

About The Chetola Resort

The Chetola Resort is one of the top destination resorts in the Carolinas, located at the entrance to iconic Blowing Rock, North Carolina and only 90 minutes from Charlotte Airport. Chetola spans 140+ acres, offers award-winning amenities, and is the largest private employer in town. Chetola has begun writing the next chapter in its storied history with a recent change in ownership. The new ownership is investing meaningfully in the resort’s growth. 

The Chetola Resort is managed by Prospera Hospitality, a Pittsburgh, PA based Hospitality company with decades of experience managing hotels, resorts, and restaurants.

• Previous Culinary leadership is a requirement
• A degree from a culinary school is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a resort/hotel kitchen setting is a plus
• Country Club and resort Chefs are encouraged to apply

Prospera Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We actively maintain a work environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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