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Executive Chef

Harper Associates
  • Birmingham, MI
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4 days ago

Job Description

Executive Chef

Boutique Hotel | Multi-Outlet Operation

$110,000 Base Salary + Annual Bonus Opportunity of up to 35%

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) with Company Match

We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at one of our boutique hotel properties.

If you're a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, creating exceptional guest experiences, and driving culinary excellence across multiple outlets, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all culinary operations across multiple food and beverage outlets and banquet operations.
  • Develop seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality, and profitbility.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
  • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and consistency.
  • Manage food and labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships.
  • Partner with hotel leadership to enhance the guest experience and drive operational success.

Qualifications

  • Executive Chef experience in a full-service hotel, resort, or upscale multi-outlet restaurant.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing food and labor costs.
  • Passion for quality, consistency, and hospitality.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $110,000+ Base Salary, Commensurate with Experience
  • Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity of up to 35%
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Career Growth Opportunities

Why Join Us?

We're a boutique hotel where people are our greatest asset. Our leadership team values collaboration, creativity, and accountability, giving our Executive Chef the autonomy to make an impact while providing the support needed to succeed. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a talented team, influence the culinary vision, and grow with an organization that values its people, we'd like to speak with you.

Apply today or email your resume to kevin@harperjobs.com for a confidential conversation.

Harper Associates, founded in 1968, is Michigan's longest-running hospitality recruitment agency. We partner with hotels, restaurants, country clubs, food service companies, and other professional companies to source and place top talent. Visit www.harperjobs.com to view all of our open positions and email us your resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.

Kevin Swanquist

Executive Recruiter

Harper Associates

kevin@harperjobs.com

www.harperjobs.com

 

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, MI
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size1 to 9 employees
Year Founded1968
Websitehttp://www.harperjobs.com/

About Company

Harper Associates is a permanent placement firm which was established in 1968. Recruitment specialty areas include:

Hospitality
Healthcare
Medical Office
Estate/Private Service
Executive/Administrative Support
Mortgage
Sales
Non-Profit
Executive Searches

All assignments are handled by a specific Recruiter at Harper Associates, resulting in individualized attention to each and every employer. Confidentiality is considered of utmost importance. Both executive search and contingency placement assignments are conducted through the Farmington Hills, Michigan headquarters, with some assignments handled in our Boca Raton, Florida office.

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Culinary Operationsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Executive Recruitingunmatched
  • Food Presentationunmatched
  • Food Qualityunmatched
  • Food Servicesunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Menu Developmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Restaurantunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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