Updated on December 4, 2023
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Immediate opportunity-temporary housing available!
Our client is a previously owned, private estate which was transformed into an elegant country inn with a luxurious bed and breakfast atmosphere and magnificent views. Located in Galena, a charming small town in Western Illinois known for its rich history and ski and golf resorts, the inn is a popular choice for those who appreciate a great get away experience. The Inn has a fine dining restaurant with a reputation for outstanding gourmet food and impeccable service. The catering facility can accommodate up to 150 for intimate destination weddings. We are seeking a unique, hands-on working Executive Sous Chef who enjoys media exposure and working in a creative, scratch kitchen. Chef’s Table and cooking classes are offered. The property has a private garden on the grounds.
More details will be provided to qualified candidates.
$75,000-$85,000 plus incentives.
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EXECUTIVE CHEF - DETROIT, MI
$130,000 - $135,000 +
Unique opportunity available for an extremely talented Executive Chef with multi-outlet, high volume, hotel/resort food production experience in a four star or four diamond property. We are seeking a culinary professional who has directed over $20+ million in food sales volume. The complex has ~50,000+ square feet of meeting space and can accommodate up to 1200 in the ballroom. The Executive Chef must be capable of overseeing multiple restaurants concepts, in addition to directing and mentoring a talented team of Sous Chefs. The Executive Chef selected for this position will be able to raise the bar for food service quality and standards. Banquet culinary creativity and execution is essential. Union experience is advantageous. Culinary degree and CEC credentials are a plus. Previous experience with Ritz, Hyatt, Four Seasons, Wynn, Starwood, and other luxury properties preferred. Attractive six figure salary plus an outstanding benefit package will be offered to the selected candidate. Relocation assistance will be available to those who desire to return/relocate to the metro Detroit area. All inquires strictly confidential.
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CHEF - GROSSE POINTE PIZZERIA
Are you a culinary artist with a passion for pizza and a flair for creating extraordinary dining experiences? We are a pizzeria known for an artisanal approach to pizza-making, and we are seeking a talented and creative Chef to join our team in a soon-to-open location in Grosse Pointe. If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a dynamic and fun environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Position Overview:
As a Chef you will play a pivotal role in crafting exquisite pizza creations and maintaining our commitment to culinary excellence. You will work closely with our culinary leadership team to ensure that every dish that leaves our kitchen is a masterpiece, delighting the palates of our discerning clientele. You will also have the opportunity to contribute your own unique ideas and flavors to our menu.
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Requirements:
Benefits:
If you are a dedicated culinary professional who is eager to contribute your expertise to an upscale pizzeria that values innovation and quality, we encourage you to apply.
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EXECUTIVE CHEF - MARKER88 - ISLAMORADA, FL
Florida Keys- $120,000+ plus 20% bonus
Retained Search by Harper Associates
REQUIRE HIGH VOLUME, FREE STANDING, RESTAURANT EXPERTISE.
JUST COMPLETED TOTAL RENOVATION!
We are searching for an Executive Chef to spearhead the redevelopment and expansion of this popular restaurant and tourist attraction in the Florida Keys. This is newly created position.
Need a self-starter who needs little direction, an entrepreneur mindset, great communication skills, with creative culinary talents. Prefer candidate with experience directing an $8-10 million + full service restaurant complex. Culinary Degree or ACF certification. Resort/Tourist area experience desired. Excellent six figure comp package.
SUMMARY:
Directly responsible for implementing and adhering to the highest culinary standards and overseeing all culinary operations. Responsible for supervising all kitchen functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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EXECUTIVE CHEF - RESORT HOTEL - SW, MI (SOUTH HAVEN / ST. JOSEPH / SAUGATUCK, MI AREA)
Confidential Search by Harper Associates
Desire a Creative Executive Working Chef who would embrace the life-style offered in raising their family in a beautiful MI resort area community.
The Executive Chef should have upscale, fine dining & casual dining expertise in a resort, hotel, or busy seasonal restaurant. Scratch kitchen, great staff to mentor. Waterfront restaurant has extensive outdoor patios, summers are extremely busy. Food and Beverage revenue over $4 million. Property has 2 restaurants, room service and catering facilities.
Requirements:
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EXECUTIVE SUSHI CHEF - DETROIT, MI
Our client, a Detroit based restaurant and hospitality group with multiple locations in SE MI, has a unique opportunity available.
Looking for a talented, hands on Sushi Chef to create an Omakase Sushi Dining tasting experience for an 8 seat prominent Detroit location.
This role in the future will also supply other locations in the organization. Excellent salary, benefit package, and work/life balance.
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PRIVATE CHEF - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Excellent full-time opportunity for an experienced Private Chef to showcase their talents in a formal, fully staffed private household. Must have great culinary skills in addition to service background (i.e. table settings, meal service, etc.). We are seeking a Chef with extremely top quality standards. The Chef needs to be creative and very familiar with organic foods, vegetarian and vegan options. In addition to supporting the family, the Chef will be involved with coordinating dinner parties and special events. Flexibility with schedule and switching gears quickly is essential for success in this role.
Salary $120-$140K plus terrific benefits!
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CORPORATE / PRIVATE CHEF: FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Exceptional opportunity for a talented Chef to work in a beautiful Corporate Office and the home of the company principal. Plans are underway to renovate corporate kitchen and the Chef’s input will be valued.
A typical week of meals would include:
In addition to preparing meals, the Chef would handle menu planning, grocery shopping and clean-up after meals; additional staff would be available for larger family meals and gatherings.
Our client is seeking a creative Chef with an easygoing, flexible personality who can satisfy a variety of preferences including vegetarian meals and nut free due to a few children having severe nut allergy. Familiarity with kosher food guidelines would be advantageous. The office is formal, households are more casual. Most larger gatherings are served family style. Please note the office is in Farmington Hills, however, the homes are in the Birmingham/ Bloomfield areas.
Outstanding six figure salary and excellent corporate benefit package.
Our client is seeking local candidates or those with ties to Michigan.
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EXECUTIVE CHEF - PORT HURON, MI
Country Club Executive Chef $80,000 - $100,000++ Port Huron area
Executive Chef for Country Club undergoing major renovation program. The Club offers Wedding packages, Golf Outings, and Hotel Rooms, in a beautiful country atmosphere. Will be creating new catering menus, and setting up service standards, with a scratch kitchen. Upscale Steakhouse Restaurant will be featured. Busy Summers, Club is closed partially in winter. Great Work-Life Balance.
Living accommodations are available for up to 90 days. Great bonus and incentive package. Prefer Culinary Graduate or ACF training of certification.
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BAKERY PRODUCTION MANAGER ($75,000 - $90,000+) - DETROIT SUBURBS, MI
Require a creative artisan bread baker and pastry chef
Harper Associates has been exclusively retained for this search
Responsibilities: Responsible for the afternoon bread/pastry production and packaging departments. Lead all aspects of our operations including mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, and packaging. Responsible for the cleanliness and condition of the bakery and all closing duties.
Hours: 11: 30am and 9:00 pm Tuesday – Saturday
Key jobs:
Skill: bakery production, organizational, interpersonal, communication, mechanical, staffing, scheduling, employee development, and computer.
Please forward your resume to Ben Schwartz: ben@harperjobs.com
EXECUTIVE BAKERY CHEF - CRISPELLI'S BAKERY & PIZZERIA - ROYAL OAK, MI
Retained Search by Harper Associates
If you are an experienced Executive Baker / Bakery Production Manager looking to join an artisan bakery in the highly desirable Metro Detroit Suburbs, this job may be an excellent fit for you!
We're recruiting a highly talented Artisan Bread Baker with strong management experience in a high-volume bakery to lead a wholesale and retail bakery with 5 locations, specializing in bread, pastries, and pizza. Our client is growing quickly and is looking for someone who can help the business grow to new heights. Must have a complete understanding of scratch-made dessert recipes and processes as well as bread starters and fermentation.
Required Experience:
Candidates with a Culinary Degree or ACF apprenticeship are strongly preferred. Exceptional six-figure salary offered. Relocation package for the right candidate.
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BANQUET CHEF - HOTEL - METRO DETROIT, MI
Looking to return home to Detroit?
Banquet Chef for a high volume, luxury hotel with multi-function conference/catering facilities. Experience leading Sous Chefs and Culinary staff.
The client offers medical, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment for full-time employees, as well as a 401(k), Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Free Uniforms, Parking, and Meals. Excellent salary and incentive program. $70,000 - $80,000+
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SOUS CHEF / BANQUET CHEF
If you are a hands-on Sous Chef, Catering Chef, or Banquet Chef looking to accelerate your career growth, this position may be an excellent fit for you.
We are working with a high-end event venue in a very desirable Detroit suburb. They've asked us to find a talented Sous Chef to help produce delicious, beautiful, and creative food for weddings, showers, meetings, and other high-volume social events.
If you're interested, here's what it's all about. For a Catering Chef or Banquet Chef wanting to showcase their culinary creativity, this is the dream. We are searching for a very experienced Catering Chef or Banquet Chef with high-volume banquet experience in an upscale hotel, event venue, or country club. Will help to oversee banquet culinary operations, menu development, specials, and collaborating with the front-of-house managers to ensure seamless service. Must be highly skilled in managing high-volume events.
Ideal candidates will have:
Benefits:
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EXECUTIVE CHEF
If you are an accomplished Executive Chef looking to showcase your exceptional culinary talent, this may be what you’ve been looking for. The Executive Chef will take the helm of a highly awarded, upscale restaurant in the Royal Oak area.
We are searching for a highly talented, hands-on Executive Chef with high-volume experience in an upscale, scratch kitchen. Will oversee culinary operations and handle menu development, leading the culinary team, managing financials, and collaborating with the front-of-house managers to deliver exceptional classical cuisine. Must be highly skilled in managing a very busy kitchen, and have proven success at leading a team of culinary professionals.
Ideal candidates will have:
Benefits:
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SOUS CHEF
If you're a Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume restaurant, country club, hotel, or banquet venue - and you want to join an elite team of culinary professionals, get paid well, AND get outstanding benefits - this may be what you have been searching for.
We are looking for a Sous Chef for a very fast-paced, high-volume dining venue. A variety of cuisines are served, both a la carte and banquets. Whether you excel in banquets, a la carte, or both, we can find the right spot for you.
Benefits:
Requirements:
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CULINARIANS
Looking for culinary professionals with 3-5 years of experience as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager. Want to bring your talent to a chef-driven restaurant group with menus that only offer high-end, scratch-made cuisine? If so, we're looking for your culinary talent.
We have several opportunities available for Line Cooks, Chefs, Sous Chefs, and Kitchen Managers with high-volume experience in an upscale, scratch kitchen. Will work as part of a team of chefs to supervise culinary operations and assist in menu development, scheduling, creating specials, and working the line in a high-volume restaurant. Must have leadership experience in a very busy kitchen, and have a track record of success.
Requirements:
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PASTRY CHEF - METRO DETROIT, MI AREA
Upscale, gourmet bakery is seeking a talented Pastry Chef to help maintain its outstanding reputation. Only the finest ingredients are utilized to produce the highest quality products. A huge assortment of bakery items includes mini pastries, cookies, cannoli, tortes, specialty cakes, wedding cakes, and more. Requires experience as a Pastry Chef in an extremely reputable, high-end retail establishment, along with great people skills to manage a staff of ten. 5 day work week, off Sundays and one day during the week. $65,000-$75,000
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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - METRO DETROIT AREA
A popular private club undergoing extensive clubhouse renovations is seeking an outstanding Sous Chef. The Sous Chef will work collaboratively with the Executive Chef to maintain the club’s reputation for excellent food and high-quality standards. The new Clubhouse includes several dining rooms along with a banquet and catering facility. We are seeking a very motivated and talented Sous Chef who would enjoy a long-term opportunity working in a beautiful, new setting.
The role will encompass:
Requirements include:
Great benefits $65,000 - $70,000
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EXECUTIVE CHEF - BANQUETS
Executive Banquet Chef for an upscale private country club with extensive, multi-function conference/catering facilities which can accommodate 600+ seated guests.
Requires proven success leading motivated Culinary staff.
The client offers excellent health benefits and other perks.
Salary range $85,000-100,000
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Creative Menu, Unique Concept
We are searching for a very experienced Executive Chef with high-volume experience in an upscale, scratch kitchen. Will oversee culinary operations and handle menu development, come up with creative, modern techniques on classic dishes, and collaborate with the front-of-house managers to pair entrees with complementary beverages. Must be highly skilled in managing a very busy kitchen, and have proven success at leading a team of culinary professionals.
Ideal candidates will have:
Benefits:
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CATERING CHEF - METRO DETROIT, MI
The unique opportunity allows great work-life balance!
Do you love cooking for large events but dislike the typical schedule for a Catering Chef? The expectations for this desirable opportunity include a 5-day work week and only ~ 15 weekends per year!
We are seeking a Chef who is extremely talented and passionate about creating outstanding cuisine. This is a hands-on leadership role that is directly related to the success of the catering department. Events range from 3-1200 people and take place at various locations. Will report to an Executive Chef.
Desired qualifications include:
In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers a great benefits package including 2 weeks' vacation, 401K, and career growth potential!
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Do you have previous experience as a Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume scratch kitchen? Want to join a multi-unit restaurant group that offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for advancement?
We have an exceptional opportunity available for a rising star Sous Chef to join a very successful restaurant group, and we want energetic, enthusiastic chefs who want to launch their careers! Graduates from the Culinary Institute of Michigan, Schoolcraft College, Le Cordon Bleu, or Culinary Institute of America would be a great fit.
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