Executive Chef

Hutchinson Consulting; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Consulting is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a large resort in Northern Michigan. The role oversees a broad culinary operation including multiple outlets and expansive banquet facilities, with a focus on high standards of quality, presentation, and service.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of executive culinary leadership in a large resort, hotel, or convention property, strong financial acumen, and a passion for training and developing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience within a large resort, hotel or convention property.
• Authorization to work in the US is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple outlets and banquet operations.
• Develop menus and manage food and labor costs.
• Handle purchasing and culinary staff management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary management

Budgeting

Staff development

Job description

Seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a large resort in Northern Michigan with a significant culinary operation and expansive banquet and event facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience within a large resort, hotel or convention property.

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic culinary leader who maintains high standards for food quality, presentation, and service while effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the entire culinary department. The Executive Chef will oversee multiple outlets, banquet operations, menu development, food and labor costs, purchasing, and culinary staff.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader and mentor who enjoys training and developing culinary teams, builds accountability, and creates a positive, high-performance kitchen culture. Strong financial acumen, organizational skills, and the ability to manage a complex, high-volume operation are essential.

**Candidates MUST have authorization to work in the US**