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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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Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.