Executive Chef Location: MI-St. Clair Shores-48081

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking an Executive Chef for their Livonia location, set to open this fall. The role demands oversight of all kitchen operations, compliance with health regulations, staff management, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will bring a culinary degree, management experience, and a proactive approach to leading a team in a vibrant kitchen environment.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Food service certification required.
• Previous management experience needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all departmental functions to meet goals.
• Coordinate product production, sale, merchandising, and distribution.
• Hire, train, and develop department staff according to policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Product knowledge

Proactive attitude

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Food Service Management Certification

Culinary degree

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Nino Salvaggio is currently seeking an Executive Chef for our Livonia location, opening this fall. The position will include training at our other metro Detroit locations: Bloomfield, Troy, Clinton Twp, and St Clair Shores.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise all departmental functions, including production, to meet sales, profit, customer service, and labor goals.
• Oversee all department staff, including training, ordering, attendance, and discipline.
• Assist in implementing and coordinating the Catering and Party Planning programs.
• Develop plans to maximize sales and profits.
• Manage the department effectively, ensuring standards are met or exceeded.
• Coordinate product production, sale, merchandising, and distribution activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, labor laws, OSHA, and EEOC regulations.
• Hire, train, and develop department staff according to policies and legal standards.
• Maintain thorough product knowledge and supervise safe equipment use.
• Work with management to determine product variety and quantities based on sales projections.
• Coordinate product distribution, ordering, and inventory control to ensure quality and freshness.
• Maintain good communication within the department and organization.
• Develop staff through training, supervision, and appropriate rewards and discipline.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and customer-friendly department environment.
• Provide feedback to management and ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed.
• Supervise Gourmet to Go staff and demos.
• Greet customers and ensure excellent service.
• Motivate staff to achieve sales and service goals.
• Lead by example.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Food service certification required.
• Previous management experience required.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Food Service Management Certification required.
• Culinary degree or relevant experience required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent product knowledge.
• Organizational skills and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to measure and prepare recipes accurately.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work in various conditions including cold, wet, hot, and humid environments.
• Availability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Additional Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Short-term disability, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical illness, Cancer coverage
• Life insurance, Flexible spending, Education reimbursement
• 401(k) match, Employee discount
• Company-paid life insurance and LTD policies

This is an hourly position averaging 50 hours per week.

If interested, please complete the two-step application process, including a formal application after initial questions.

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