Kitchen Lead

MISSION POINT RESORT • Mackinac Island, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Help Create Memorable Culinary Experiences on Mackinac Island At Mission Point Resort, every exceptional guest experience, from elegant dining to thoughtfully prepared meals, shapes the unforgettable moments we are known for. As Mackinac Island’s only full-service, casually elegant resort, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Kitchen Lead to join our culinary team and help guide our kitchen operations while delivering exceptional food for our guests. About the Role The Kitchen Lead plays a key role in overseeing daily kitchen operations, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring high standards of food preparation, quality, and presentation. This hands-on leadership position involves supporting chefs, coordinating stations, managing prep and production, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. This position is ideal for a culinary professional with leadership experience who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in delivering well-executed, flavorful dishes.

Requirements

• Previous kitchen lead, sous chef, or culinary supervisory experience preferred
• Resort or high-volume dining experience a plus
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional kitchen experience
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate a diverse team of kitchen staff
• Detail-oriented, reliable, organized, calm under pressure, and committed to culinary excellence
• Ability to handle challenges in a busy kitchen environment efficiently and effectively
• Strong verbal communication and collaboration skills with kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Must be able to live and work on Mackinac Island during the operating season

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily kitchen operations
• Supervising culinary staff
• Ensuring high standards of food preparation, quality, and presentation
• Supporting chefs
• Coordinating stations
• Managing prep and production
• Maintaining safety and sanitation standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, including eligibility for employer contributions under SECURE Act 2.0
• Seasonal housing and meals
• Employee perks and resort discounts
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic culinary team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree