Executive Chef at The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island

Executive Chef

The Inn at Stonecliffe offers a guest experience rooted in historic charm, natural beauty, thoughtful service, and elevated hospitality. As part of the Schulte Hospitality Group portfolio, the property is supported by a larger hospitality organization while maintaining the individuality and character of an independent resort.

The Executive Chef plays a key role in supporting daily restaurant, bar, banquet, and outdoor service culinary operations. This position requires an adept culinary leader with clear communication, and the ability to help lead teams through high volume service with professionalism and confidence.

Located on Mackinac Island, The Inn at Stonecliffe is a historic resort set on a beautiful estate overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. The property features renovated guest rooms, cottages, dining outlets, event spaces, outdoor gathering areas, and scenic grounds that create a memorable sense of place.

The property is managed by Schulte Hospitality Group, a hospitality company with experience across independent, boutique, lifestyle, and branded hotels. This partnership gives the Stonecliffe team the support, systems, and resources of an established hospitality organization while allowing the property to maintain its own identity and service culture.

What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Companies, you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Companies provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
• Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Companies is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for long- and short-term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related culinary departments.
• Manage associates and managers in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment, which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate, and franchise standards and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• Food safety certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task
• Team player
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests

The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process. Schulte Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.