Corporate Chef

Recruiting Partner: Jenn Egnot

Troy, Michigan | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $85,000 to $110,000 | Job ID: 174237

Job Summary

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We’re looking for a Corporate Chef to step into a key executive leadership role overseeing culinary operations across seven communities in the Metro Detroit area. This is a high-visibility opportunity to lead and develop teams, bring consistency across locations, and elevate the overall dining experience while maintaining strong regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and oversight to culinary teams across 7 locations, each with an on-site chef
  • Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and standards related to dietary services, health regulations, and licensing
  • Lead menu development and innovation, including collaboration with vendors and test kitchens
  • Drive performance in resident satisfaction, survey outcomes, and overall dining quality
  • Oversee budgeting, cost controls, and procurement strategies across all communities
  • Support hiring, training, and retention of culinary teams
  • Partner closely with operations leadership; dotted-line support to site teams with direct reporting to executive leadership

Qualifications:

  • 3–5+ years of multi-unit culinary leadership experience
  • Background in senior living, skilled nursing, or regulated healthcare dining strongly preferred
  • Formal culinary training required
  • ServSafe certification and allergen training required
  • Strong understanding of health regulations, survey processes, and compliance standards
  • Proven leadership ability with a track record of developing teams and driving results
  • Executive presence with the ability to operate at a C-suite level

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary + bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision (eligible after 60 days)
  • PTO & Company Holidays
  • 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage

 

JOB ID: 174237

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