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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus structure
Comprehensive health benefits
wellness benefits
Paid vacation
Paid Time Off
Dining Discounts
growth opportunities
Collaborative leadership culture
Professional Development
Advancement opportunities
Job Description
Location Detroit, part of a polished and standards-driven hospitality group, stands as one of the city’s most recognized upscale dining destinations. This hospitality-centric restaurant group is renowned for developing elevated dining concepts that emphasize exceptional service, culinary innovation, and immersive guest experiences. Founded in Detroit, the group boasts a portfolio of acclaimed concepts that revolve around a deep culture of hospitality, creativity, and operational excellence. Their commitment to creating memorable dining experiences is evident in their attention to detail, from the quality of their dishes to the ambiance and service standards. The group offers a culture that fosters growth, leadership... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of executive chef or senior culinary leadership experience in upscale, high-volume dining environments
- strong background and expertise in traditional italian cuisine, italian cooking, pasta production, bread making, grilling, and globally inspired influences
- high-volume upscale dining experience with proven success leading large culinary teams
- demonstrated leadership, team management, mentorship, and training others in fast-paced kitchens
- strong financial acumen including food cost control, cost management, labor management, budgeting, and financial management
- experience with inventory management, vendor management, receiving, ordering/purchasing, and operational efficiency initiatives
- strong culinary skills including advanced knife skills, quality control, and recipe development
- knowledge of food safety procedures, sanitation standards, risk analysis, and safety procedures knowledge
- food handler certification preferred
- italian wine knowledge strongly preferred
- ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment with flexibility and adaptability
- strong communication, interpersonal, customer service orientation, and conflict resolution skills
- strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
- experience developing systems, scheduling practices, and maintaining operational consistency through standard operating procedures
- ability to give and receive constructive feedback effectively while maintaining professionalism
- high integrity with strong personal and professional standards
- strong decision-making, problem solving, and problem solving skills under pressure
- passion for hospitality, creativity, mentorship, guest satisfaction, and culinary innovation
- culinary degree preferred, but not required with equivalent experience
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in upscale, high-volume dining environments
- Strong background and expertise in traditional Italian cuisine, Italian cooking, pasta production, bread making, grilling, and globally inspired influences
- High-volume upscale dining experience with proven success leading large culinary teams
- Demonstrated leadership, team management, mentorship, and training others in fast-paced kitchens
- Strong financial acumen including food cost control, cost management, labor management, budgeting, and financial management
- Experience with inventory management, vendor management, receiving, ordering/purchasing, and operational efficiency initiatives
- Strong culinary skills including advanced knife skills, quality control, and recipe development
- Knowledge of food safety procedures, sanitation standards, risk analysis, and safety procedures knowledge
- Food Handler Certification preferred
- Italian wine knowledge strongly preferred
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment with flexibility and adaptability
- Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service orientation, and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
- Experience developing systems, scheduling practices, and maintaining operational consistency through standard operating procedures
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback effectively while maintaining professionalism
- High integrity with strong personal and professional standards
- Strong decision-making, problem solving, and problem solving skills under pressure
- Passion for hospitality, creativity, mentorship, guest satisfaction, and culinary innovation
- Culinary degree preferred, but not required with equivalent experience
Job Duties
- Lead all culinary and back-of-house operations in a high-volume upscale restaurant
- Oversee menu execution, recipe development, food quality, presentation, quality assurance, and consistency standards
- Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members and kitchen leadership through team development and training initiatives
- Manage food cost, labor cost, budgeting, costing, inventory management, receiving, vendor management, purchasing, and financial systems management
- Collaborate with ownership and leadership teams on menu development, recipe development, Italian cuisine programming, and special events
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, cleaning/sanitation standards, food safety knowledge, and compliance with all health and safety procedures
- Build strong vendor relationships and oversee product sourcing and ordering/purchasing operations
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, leadership, hospitality, adaptability, and excellence
- Maintain professionalism and composure during high-volume services, expediting, and special events
- Support overall restaurant operations while maintaining awareness of guest satisfaction enhancement and service flow
- Assist with scheduling, operational systems, standard operating procedures, and risk analysis initiatives
- Support opening new venues and expansion projects when needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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