Executive Chef

The Henry, an Autograph Collection hotel located in Dearborn, Michigan, is a distinguished hospitality establishment that masterfully marries luxury and artistic inspiration to provide guests with an unparalleled experience. Known for its art-inspired design, The Henry showcases a thoughtfully curated selection of contemporary artwork, dazzling chandeliers, and vibrant color schemes that contribute to a unique atmosphere of modern elegance. This upscale hotel offers guests premium amenities including pet-friendly accommodations, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and a sparkling indoor pool, all designed to ensure an exceptional and comfortable stay.

Owned and managed by Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, The Henry stands as a beacon of excellence in service and quality within the regional hospitality scene. Hotel Equities’ reputation for maintaining high operational standards and fostering professional growth within its teams adds significant value to its properties. The Henry, as part of this portfolio, enjoys these benefits ensuring a supportive, team-driven culture with an emphasis on values and career advancement.

Currently, The Henry is seeking a talented and visionary Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations. This is a full-time role offering an annual salary range between $85,000 and $105,000. The Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in planning, managing, and overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring all food procurement, production, preparation, and presentation is executed to the highest standards within a safe, sanitary, and cost-effective environment.

The Executive Chef position demands a dynamic leader with expertise in luxury hotel kitchen management – preferably with experience in major hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, or Hyatt. This role requires hands-on management of kitchen staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and motivating employees to maintain exceptional culinary quality and guest satisfaction. The Executive Chef will develop innovative menus, control food and labor costs, and collaborate closely with catering and food & beverage teams to deliver superior banquet and event dining experiences.

In addition to culinary skills, the Executive Chef will be responsible for maintaining compliance with rigorous federal, state, corporate, and franchise regulations concerning food safety and sanitation. The role also involves budget preparation and monitoring, inventory control, and active participation in long-term strategic planning to continuously enhance the department's revenues and operational excellence.

Beyond the technical aspects, this leadership role requires excellent communication and guest relations skills, ensuring the kitchen team works harmoniously with other hotel departments and guests receive outstanding hospitality. The Executive Chef must foster a positive, inclusive work environment, align with the company’s core values, and participate in ongoing professional development initiatives and hotel programs.

With a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation and holiday pay, employee assistance programs, 401(k), life insurance, flexible schedules, room rate discounts across the portfolio, and other perks like movie tickets and attraction discounts, The Henry makes it an attractive workplace for passionate culinary professionals eager to grow their careers in a vibrant and supportive environment. This opportunity at The Henry is ideal for an executive chef ready to leverage their expertise in a respected, artfully designed hotel committed to excellence and innovation in hospitality.