Executive Chef: Lead Dining, Menu & Guest Experience

StoryPoint Group; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking an Executive Chef to manage the culinary and dining program across residential dining, retail sales, events, and cost control. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and delivering superior resident satisfaction.

Strong leadership, menu development and pricing expertise, and proficiency with MS Office are essential. You will coach staff, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality experiences for residents, families and guests.

Qualifications

• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• 4+ years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Leads with customer service focus and strong organization/time management.
• Experience in menu development and pricing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste; circulate dining rooms daily for feedback.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff; manage scheduling and reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to assume leadership duties.
• Direct food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation and standardization.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation policies.
• Oversee catering events and provide culinary instruction or demonstrations.
• Maintain a positive team environment and promote positive relations with residents, families and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Menu development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking an Executive Chef to manage the culinary and dining program across residential dining, retail sales, events, and cost control. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and delivering superior resident satisfaction.

Strong leadership, menu development and pricing expertise, and proficiency with MS Office are essential. You will coach staff, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality experiences for residents, families and guests.