Executive Chef at The Inn at Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island

Schulte Hospitality Group • Mackinac Island, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Inn at Stonecliffe is a historic resort set on a beautiful estate overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, featuring renovated guest rooms, cottages, dining outlets, event spaces, outdoor gathering areas, and scenic grounds. The property is managed by Schulte Hospitality Group, which provides support, systems, and resources while allowing the property to maintain its own identity and service culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• Ability to multi-task
• Team player
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Food safety certification preferred

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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager