Executive Chef

Harper Associates; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Annual bonus up to 35%

Job summary

Harper Associates is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at a boutique hotel property in Michigan. This hands-on role requires building high-performing teams, crafting exceptional guest experiences, and driving culinary excellence across multiple outlets.

You will lead all operations, develop seasonal menus, mentor staff, and maintain top quality with strong food and labor cost controls. Competitive compensation with bonus potential supports growth.

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.
• Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity of up to 35%
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across multiple food and beverage outlets and banquet operations.
• Develop seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality, and profitability.
• 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.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

Team development

Communication

Organizational skills

Hospitality focus

Job description

$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 profitability.
• 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.
• Annual Performance Bonus Opportunity of up to 35%
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

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.

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.

Kevin Swanquist