Culinary Visionary (Executive Chef)

Aimbridge Hospitality; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Michigan seeks a Culinary Visionary (Executive Chef) to elevate the dining experience at Marriott Ypsilanti Eaglecrest. As the Executive Chef, you will create unique menus that captivate guests while managing a talented culinary team. Responsibilities include innovating seasonal offerings, ensuring kitchen efficiency, and collaborating with various departments to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity to showcase your culinary talent in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Portfolio of unique menu concepts.
• Experience in mentoring and managing culinary teams.
• Ability to drive profitability via food and labor cost management.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative dining experiences and seasonal menus.
• Lead and manage a culinary team effectively.
• Ensure high standards of quality and safety in every dish.
• Anticipate and resolve operational challenges.
• Collaborate with other departments for event execution.
• Uphold brand standards while adding personal flair.

Skills

Culinary trendsetter

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Job description

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Aimbridge Hospitality provided pay range

This range is provided by Aimbridge Hospitality. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Culinary Visionary Wanted: Executive Chef at Marriott Ypsilanti Eaglecrest

Elevate the Art of Hospitality

Are you ready to redefine hotel dining? At Marriott Ypsilanti Eaglecrest, we don’t just serve meals; we create memories. We are seeking an innovative Executive Chef to take the helm of our culinary program and transform it into a premier gastronomic destination.

The Mission:

As our Executive Chef, you are the architect of the guest experience. From high-stakes tournament banquets and sophisticated room service to casual cafe bites and signature fine dining, you will design unique menus that captivate the palate.

We're seeking a true Kitchen Visionary – an Executive Chef who sees food as art, innovation as necessity, and leadership as inspiration.

What You’ll Do:

• Innovate & Inspire: Create "bucket-list" dining experiences and seasonal menus across all resort outlets.
• Lead the Brigade: Reporting to the F&B Director but owning your domain by mentoring, motivating, and managing a culinary team.
• Master the Craft: Dive into the trenches to ensure every plate meets elite standards of quality and safety. You will lead with a hands‑on presence, mentoring, motivating, and leading your kitchen brigade from prep to plating – no ivory towers here, just action.
• Drive Performance: Drive profitability via management of food & labor costs, turning culinary genius into financial success.
• Command the Kitchen: Anticipate challenges before they arise, ensuring a seamless, high‑energy operation.
• Communicate with Grace: Resolve guest and staff concerns with clarity and a positive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Sales, Events, and All Operational direla to craft unforgettable experiences from intimate dinners to large‑scale banquets.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Uphold Marriott standards while injecting your unique flair, ensuring consistency, quality, and unforgettable guest satisfaction.

Who You Are:

• A culinary trendsetter with a portfolio of unique menu concepts.
• A disciplined leader who thrives on building high‑performance teams.
• A strategic thinker who balances creative flair with a sharp eye for the bottom line.
• An adaptive professional who remains calm and effective under the pressure of a fast‑paced resort environment.

If your passion ignites kitchens and your vision elevates menus, we want to taste what you bring to the table!

Ready to write your next culinary chapter? Join a team that values creativity as much as craftsmanship. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the canvas of a luxury hotel and golf club to showcase your talent.

Confirm your interest by using the link below to complete the application process: Apply Here.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Hospitality

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance