_{27th January, 2026}

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 + 10-15%
Benefits: MDV, pto, 401k
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
 
Modern American fine dining restaurant seeks Executive Chef to revitalize operations 
 
Requrements:

• Proven track record in Culinary, minimum of 10 years' experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in fine dining setting
• Experience with a combination of independent and chain restaurants
• 2 year culinary degree preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint (or Google Suite equivalents)
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities: 

• Attains unit operating budgets through a system of planning and control procedures; participates in budget and forecast process with the Restaurant General Manager, providing accurate data by which effective budgets can be prepared; responsible for accurate and timely completion of all recording and reporting activities.
• Directs all aspects of food production including menu development, purchasing, storage, preparation, portion control, inventory and record keeping; ensures culinary excellence at all times. ● Utilize, oversee, and maintain current food vendor accounts and relationships.
• Manages and mentors the kitchen team, including hiring/training of all Team Members, coaches and counsels performance, ensuring ongoing training/education, etc.
• Develop and execute approved business and marketing plan.
• Sustain world class service and food quality. 
• Establish and maintain community and industry relationships.
• Ensures that all areas of the food service operation are in compliance with, Federal, State and Local health codes, and overall quality assurance.
• Responsible for compliance with all company policies, procedures, standards and programs. Conducts an on-going analysis of the account operations, recommending operational changes to the Restaurant General Manager as required.

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