Executive Chef

Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

flexible schedules

at-work dining perks

Job Description

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a renowned educational institution dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation in the fields of art, design, and creative studies. Located in Detroit, Michigan, CCS offers a vibrant and dynamic environment where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to push the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship. With a commitment to academic excellence, practical learning experiences, and community engagement, CCS supports a diverse student body through comprehensive programs and modern facilities. The CCS Taubman Cafe is an integral part of the campus, providing quality food services to students, faculty, and visitors in a welcoming setting. Known for its focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative culinary practices, the cafe serves as both a dining venue and a culinary learning platform.

The Executive Chef position at the CCS Taubman Cafe is a full-time role that reports to the manager, Katherine Farkas, and offers an annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $75,000. This role is crucial in leading and managing all culinary operations within the cafe, ensuring superior food quality, consistency, and innovation. The Executive Chef will oversee the culinary team, including sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, orchestrating the daily food production, staff training, and scheduling. This role demands a dynamic and hands-on leader who is also deeply involved in menu development and food trend research to keep the offerings fresh and appealing.

The position requires not only culinary expertise but also strong management and organizational skills. The Executive Chef will be responsible for conducting food quality checks, managing inventory and ordering processes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. Additionally, the role involves significant event management responsibilities, such as planning menus and overseeing offsite catering and special events, ensuring that each is executed flawlessly. Leadership and team development are core aspects of this role, where the Executive Chef will participate in hiring, training, performance assessments, and conflict resolution within the culinary staff.

At CCS, employee wellness is a priority. Hence, this full-time role comes with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible schedules, and more. Working at CCS means being part of a creative community that values professional growth, innovation, and high standards of excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced culinary professional passionate about leadership and culinary artistry to shape the food experience at a prestigious institution.

Job Requirements

bachelors degree in culinary or hospitality or equivalent work experience
five or more years culinary experience
prior management experience preferred
servsafe manager and allergen certification preferred or willingness to obtain
advanced knowledge of food preparation practices
excellent computer skills
strong verbal and written communication skills
professional and pleasant demeanor
ability to maintain relationships with clients

Job Qualifications

bachelors degree in culinary or hospitality
equivalent work experience in the industry acceptable
five or more years culinary experience required, large kitchen strongly preferred
prior management experience strongly preferred
servsafe manager and allergen certification preferred, or willingness to obtain through training
advanced knowledge of food preparation practices
ability to prepare a wide range of culinary offerings
ability to teach and train other staff
must possess excellent computer skills
requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
must project a professional demeanor, pleasant personality, and positive attitude
neat and well-groomed appearance
ability to maintain and build relationships with existing and potential clients as well as industry contacts

Job Duties

manage culinary team ensuring completeness and accuracy of work
conduct daily line checks and check food items for quality before each meal service
communicate to the staff any issues with food and service and continuous improvement
responsible for menu development and research and development of new culinary trends and ideas
oversee menu testing, prototyping and recipe compliance and generation
complete weekly production sheets and schedule needs and forecasting for culinary production and events
manage cleanliness of the kitchen and oversee culinary staff development, training and team building plans
manage the inventory and ordering process
assist general manager in achieving financial goals through managing food cost
attend regular culinary management meetings
provide leadership as a working manager
participate in the interview, selection and assessment of talent
set performance expectations, work hours and manage delegation of responsibility
provide coaching, training, and development opportunities
resolve employee concerns, escalated issues, and grievances
assist general manager with conducting annual employee evaluations