Executive Culinary Leader — Team, Menu & Margin Master

Archway Management; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Management in Farmington Hills, MI seeks an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and kitchen staff, develop culinary solutions, and ensure high standards of quality, portion control, and presentation.

You will manage food production, labor costs, inventory, and supplier relations, coach the team, and collaborate with dietitians to meet federal/state requirements and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience coordinating food service operations.
• Leadership ability and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations and staff to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Develop and execute culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes.
• Manage food and labor targets and control margins.
• Train and coach culinary staff on best production practices.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with dietitians and clients to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Food service management

Communication skills

Budgeting / P&L awareness

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

High School diploma

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Archway Management in Farmington Hills, MI seeks an Executive Chef to lead chef managers and kitchen staff, develop culinary solutions, and ensure high standards of quality, portion control, and presentation.

You will manage food production, labor costs, inventory, and supplier relations, coach the team, and collaborate with dietitians to meet federal/state requirements and client expectations.