Executive Chef
- Upscale Restaurant & Bar Eleven Eats & Bar Shelby Charter Township, MI Job Details Full-time $75,000
- $100,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications Talent management Talent acquisition Employee retention Team development Recruiting Full Job Description Executive Chef
- Upscale Restaurant & Bar Eleven Eats & Bar is seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef to lead our culinary operation in Shelby Township, Michigan.
We are an upscale restaurant, bar, and lounge focused on quality food, strong hospitality, consistency, and an elevated guest experience. We are looking for a chef who is not only talented behind the line, but also a strong leader and operator capable of building systems, developing staff, controlling costs, and maintaining high standards throughout the kitchen. This is an opportunity for the right chef to take ownership of an established kitchen, work directly with ownership, and have meaningful influence over the continued development of our food program. What we're looking for: Proven Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or high-level Executive Sous Chef experience Strong leadership and ability to train, develop, and hold a kitchen team accountable Excellent line execution and willingness to be hands-on when needed Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing and waste control Experience developing and costing recipes and menus Ability to establish prep systems, pars, ordering procedures and kitchen standards High standards for food quality, presentation, consistency and sanitation Strong organizational and communication skills Ability to recruit and develop cooks as the operation grows Experience in an upscale, high-volume restaurant environment strongly preferred Responsibilities include: Oversee all BOH operations and culinary execution Lead, schedule and develop the kitchen team Maintain consistency and quality on every service Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, waste and vendor relationships Establish recipes, portions, plating standards and prep procedures Monitor labor and improve kitchen efficiency Maintain cleanliness, organization and food-safety standards Collaborate directly with ownership on menu development and restaurant direction Recruit, train and retain strong BOH talent Create a professional, disciplined and positive kitchen culture
Compensation:
$75,000
- 100,000 per year, based on experience Performance-based bonus opportunities may be available.
Job Type:
Full-time Relocation:
Candidates open to relocation are welcome to apply. We are not simply looking for someone to fill an Executive Chef title. We are looking for a culinary leader who takes ownership of the kitchen, develops people, understands the numbers, and takes pride in building an exceptional operation.
Pay:
$75,000.00
00 per year
Work Location:
In person
