Executive Chef - Luxury Resort

COREcruitment Ltd; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Bonus

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an Executive Chef for a luxury resort in Traverse City, MI. You will oversee culinary operations across multiple outlets and banquets, driving high standards and exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires senior culinary leadership with a proven ability to manage costs, develop menus, and coach a large team in a luxury resort environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple culinary outlets in luxury settings.
• Proven track record of driving culinary standards and menu development.
• Experience in cost control and high-volume operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the resort's culinary team.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations across outlets and banquets.
• Drive menu development and culinary standards.
• Manage food costs and labor.
• Collaborate with leadership to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Menu development

Cost control

Team development

Banquet management

Luxury hospitality

Job description

Executive Chef - Luxury Resort

Location: Traverse City, MI
Salary: $100,000-115,000 + Bonus, PTO, 401(k), Benefits, Relocation Assistance & Potential Temporary Housing

I’m hiring on behalf of a leading resort in the Traverse City area for an experienced Executive Chef to oversee the culinary operation across multiple outlets, banquets and resort dining experiences.

This is a senior culinary leadership position responsible for driving culinary standards, menu development, kitchen operations, food quality, cost control and team development across a high-volume resort environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong luxury resort, hotel, club or large-scale hospitality experience, with a proven track record leading multiple culinary outlets and developing high-performing teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the resort’s culinary team
• Oversee daily kitchen operations across outlets and banquets
• Drive menu development, culinary standards and consistency
• Manage food costs, labor and operational performance
• Partner with senior leadership to enhance the overall guest experience
• Recruit, train and develop culinary talent

Ideal background:

Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience within a luxury resort, hotel, private club or similarly high-volume operation, with strong banquet and multi-outlet experience.