Picturesque boutique property is seeking a passionate Executive Chef to oversee a food-centric F&B program that features scratch cooking as their core, including bread, pasta, and pastry made in house. Looking for an adaptable, detail-oriented chef with a mix of ingredient-driven restaurants and luxury property experience. Ideally, an individual who fosters a positive environment and exemplifies thoughtful, motivating leadership while embracing the Detroit community.
Very open to an Executive Chef from a primarily restaurant background!
Executive Chef Responsibilities include:
- Elevate and drive culinary program forward, including seasonal menu updates, scratch programs, and finding unique local purveyors
- Maintain a positive work environment through effective, professional communication with other employees and managers
- Lead, mentor, and train a strong team
- Administrative tasks: ordering, inventory, scheduling, etc.
- Proactively manage costs and labor
- Ensure best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:
- 2+ years of senior culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef in respected restaurants and boutique properties or 4+ years as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef leading a high volume operation
- Boutique hotel, luxury hotel, or Forbes starred experience
- Background in restaurants required, ideally with some acclaim such as James Beard or Michelin
- Familiarity and/or love for Midwest!
- Experience in managing inventory and cost controls
- Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
- Flexibility and adaptability to the property’s needs as they arise
- Passion for both food and guest satisfaction
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
Compensation includes:
- Base Salary in the range of $120-$130k
- Strong bonus program
- Generous PTO policy
- Benefits including, medical, parking, cell phone reimbursement
- Relocation