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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