Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Matthew Sfarra

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 161759

Job Summary

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Executive Chef – Luxury Hospitality Group (High Growth Opportunity)

Join a thriving, upscale hospitality group that’s expanding rapidly and redefining luxury dining. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead one of our premier kitchens and drive excellence across all culinary operations. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a people-first organization that values creativity, leadership, and exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding group
  • A collaborative, professional, and supportive work culture
  • Additional perks such as dining discounts, performance bonuses, and leadership development programs

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef experience in upscale or fine dining environments

·      Culinary degree or formal culinary training

  • Proven leadership ability with a team-first, mentorship-oriented approach
  • Expertise in inventory management, food costing, labor controls, and overall kitchen operations
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to train, coach, and develop culinary teams
  • Commitment to food safety standards, kitchen cleanliness, and operational efficiency
  • Willingness to collaborate with FOH leaders to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience leading openings or working in multi-unit operations
  • Familiarity with seasonal menu development and local sourcing
  • Track record of building high-retention kitchen teams and positive kitchen culture

Why Join Us?

We are more than a hospitality group—we’re a people-focused team committed to creating meaningful guest experiences and supporting professional growth. If you are a driven Executive Chef who leads with passion and precision, we want to meet you.

Apply today and take the next bold step in your culinary career!

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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