Executive Chef Opportunity | Chef-Driven Program | Luxury-Lifestyle Hotel Group - Detroit, Michigan

We’re supporting a confidential search for an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision of a highly regarded luxury lifestyle hospitality property where the restaurant is a core part of the guest experience and brand identity. This is a rare opportunity for a chef-driven leader to shape a food and beverage program where exceptional cuisine, design, service, atmosphere, and community engagement intentionally intersect. The kitchen operates with a high level of autonomy, balanced by close collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders who genuinely value the chef’s voice and creative direction. The ideal candidate is both operationally disciplined and creatively driven — someone who can inspire teams, elevate standards, mentor future talent, and create experiences that resonate far beyond the dining room. A chef with Michelin and/or James Beard aspirations would be especially compelling. Responsibilities Chef-driven food program with room to thoughtfully evolve the menu over time Daily hands‑on leadership with an established culinary team High expectations around consistency, execution, and guest experience Close partnership with senior operators and ownership Opportunity to shape a restaurant that plays an important role within both the hotel and local community What You’ll Contribute Lead all culinary operations across multiple outlets, private dining, and banquet execution Build, mentor, and inspire high‑performing culinary teams Drive culinary innovation while maintaining operational excellence and SOP execution Partner closely with leadership on budgeting, labor management, food cost control, and profitability Create memorable guest experiences through elevated, design‑forward cuisine Support community engagement through culinary events, collaborations, and partnerships Ensure consistency, quality, and execution across all culinary touchpoints Help continue evolving a hospitality‑driven dining experience with strong market visibility Requirements Executive Chef experience within high‑end, high‑volume restaurants or lifestyle hospitality concepts Experience leading multi‑outlet operations, including banquet and private dining programs Strong leadership presence with hands‑on operational management skills Proven financial acumen and operational discipline Passion for mentorship, team development, and building bench strength Creative culinary mindset balanced with structure and accountability Comfortable leading in visible, high‑profile environments and representing the brand publicly Experience within respected restaurant groups, luxury lifestyle hotels, or design‑forward hospitality companies preferred Experience revitalizing or repositioning restaurant concepts is a plus Long‑term leadership mindset with strong collaboration skills Ideal Backgrounds We are especially interested in candidates from elevated hospitality groups, chef‑driven concepts, independent restaurant groups, boutique hotels, and luxury lifestyle brands known for strong culinary identity and guest experience. Benefits $120k - $130k base salary 30% achievable bonus plan tied to operational and financial goals Lower cost of living market compared to major hospitality hubs Stable ownership and leadership team invested in culinary talent Long‑term growth opportunity within a dynamic hospitality environment Comprehensive benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr