Executive Chef - High-Volume Scratch Kitchen Leader

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health care stipend

2 weeks PTO

Sick pay

Bonus program

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house operations for its flagship concept about 90 minutes outside Detroit, offering a scratch kitchen, a high-volume bar program, and dedicated private event spaces.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse menu in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment, with significant autonomy to impact guest experiences, team culture, and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Proven success as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume, scratch kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for coaching and developing culinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Passion for culinary excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all kitchen operations.
• Lead, mentor, hire, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency in a high-volume environment.
• Establish efficient kitchen systems and workflows to improve execution and ticket times.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and cost controls to achieve financial goals.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute seasonal and scratch-made menu offerings.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and oversee preventative maintenance.
• Foster a collaborative, positive, and accountable team culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team development

Food cost control

Vendor relationships

Food safety knowledge

Excellent communication

Culinary creativity

Job description

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house operations for its flagship concept about 90 minutes outside Detroit, offering a scratch kitchen, a high-volume bar program, and dedicated private event spaces.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse menu in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment, with significant autonomy to impact guest experiences, team culture, and long-term success.