Executive Chef - Lead a High-Volume Scratch Kitchen

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care stipend

Relocation assistance

15% bonus program

2 weeks PTO

Sick pay

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will manage food costs, inventory, labor, and menu development while mentoring a culinary team and upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in high-volume scratch-kitchen environments.
• Experience managing food costs, labor, and inventory.
• Ability to develop and execute seasonal menus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all kitchen operations.
• Lead, hire, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency in a high-volume setting.
• Establish efficient kitchen systems to improve execution and ticket times.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and cost controls.
• Collaborate on menu innovation and operational strategy.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and oversee maintenance.
• Foster a collaborative, positive team culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Staff mentoring

Job description

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

The successful candidate will manage food costs, inventory, labor, and menu development while mentoring a culinary team and upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.