Are you a creative and dynamic Executive Chef looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in helping to guide the next generation of hospitality leaders? We are seeking an Executive Chef who is passionate about culinary excellence and has a track record of inspiring teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu development, food quality, and ensuring our guests are wowed by every bite. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and lead a team in a beautiful and upscale environment.

Are you a culinary maestro with a passion for creating extraordinary dining experiences? Are you passionate about training the next generation of culinary experts? Join our award-winning team as a Chef de Cuisine and showcase your culinary prowess in our esteemed establishment. This is your chance to bring your high energy, creativity, and expertise to our kitchen, delighting guests with your innovative dishes and leading a team of talented chefs.

The Scarlet Hotel is uniquely located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Innovation campus, providing our team with the unique opportunity to train the next generation of hospitality leaderships.  You'll get an opportunity to engage with these future leaders, helping to shape their educational experience while delivering excellence in the kitchen as an Executive Chef.  

• 4+ years kitchen management experience         
• 5+ years cooking experience 
• Strong culinary background, charcoal or wood cooking at a restaurant or hotel is preferred
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
• Good working knowledge of sanitation standards and proper preparation and presentation of F&B   
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
• Proven ability to effectively lead and train a diverse workforce
• Willingness to set a high standard in the kitchen through leading by example
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 pounds  
• Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates in humid and/or extreme temperatures

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.

• Three 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.