Culinary 

PRIVATE FAMILY CHEF - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Monday-Friday Hours

Very busy household is seeking a full-time Chef who enjoys working in a family setting. The Chef will plan and prepare breakfast (certain days of the week), after school snack and dinner, Monday-Friday. There will be an agreed upon schedule, however, the Chef must be flexible to work varied hours to accommodate the family’s needs, which do change frequently. The family likes classic meals, including Mediterranean fare. Favorite recipes will be shared for use as well.

Job entails:

• Creating weekly menus in advance for approval
• Grocery shopping, ensuring the home is well stocked with food and beverages
• Cleaning kitchen and workspaces upon departure each day
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators and all food storage areas
• Occasional weekend support and travel required
• Providing event support: cooking for smaller parties, working with Estate Manager to coordinate larger parties

Excellent salary commensurate with experience plus terrific benefits!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

BANQUET SOUS CHEF - COUNTRY CLUB - DETROIT SUBURBS, MI

Great hands-on opportunity with long-term Harper Associates client.

Very busy private golf and country club with extensive banquet facilities. Responsible for weddings, member club events, business meetings, graduation parties, showers and corporate events. Usually off Monday and Tuesday. This is a 50 hour, 5 day work week schedule in a spacious, fully equipped kitchen. Great salary, benefits, and work/life balance. $65,000 - $70,000+++

Highlights

• Creativity and interaction with clients for tastings.
• Ability to organize and execute multiple events at the same time.
• Prefer education / training to include Culinary Degree or ACF Certification

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

PURCHASING MANAGER - FOOD AND BEVERAGE & SUPPLIES (DESIRE CHEF OR SOUS CHEF BACKGROUND) - DETROIT SUBURBS, MI

Monday to Friday DAY HOURS - No Weekends

Our client is a very prominent, upscale & busy Catering & Restaurant venue. We are searching for a Chef /Sous Chef who has extensive food, beverage, and supplies purchasing experience who would enjoy a full-time purchasing role. Must have excellent computer skills. Great work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Secure products and services at the best possible price without compromising on quality or service
• Consolidate purchases to achieve maximum economic benefit
• Liaise between suppliers and restaurants to ensure their needs are being met
• Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service and product provided
• Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving
• Ensure the company purchasing systems are up to date with products and pricing to facilitate its smooth operation

Requirements:

• Culinary Degree from Schoolcraft, CIA,OCC, Johnson & Wales, or similar level culinary school
• Expertise in ordering, inventory management, labor management, and scheduling
• Experience in menu development and menu costing
• Experience creating and managing the back of house budget
• ServSafe Certification

Benefits:

• Outstanding health benefits
• PTO
• Salary $65-70,000

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

ARTISAN BREAD BAKER - DETROIT, MI

Monday-Friday hours: 8am to 4pm

Search by Harper Associates

This is a dream job for a baking professional who is passionate about their craft, enjoys coaching and guiding others and would embrace the chance to give back to the community.

Our client, a very well-respected, non-profit organization, offers the Detroit community various food service dining options along with corporate & social catering at all levels. We are searching for an Artisan Bread Baker with scratch baking expertise (muffins, breads, cookies, pies, danish, scones, etc.). Another important component to the job is training and mentoring other assistant bakers. This individual will work under the direction of a talented Executive Pastry Chef. Medical benefits offered within first 30 days, 10 paid holidays, 15 days PTO.

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

EXECUTIVE CHEF - ROYAL OAK, MI

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:

• Culinary Degree from CIA, Schoolcraft, Johnson & Wales, or a similar level culinary school
• High-volume, scratch Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef experience
• Expertise in ordering, inventory management, labor management, and scheduling
• Experience in menu development and menu costing
• Experience creating and managing the back-of-house budget
• Experience with classic American steakhouse-style restaurant

 Benefits:

• Very competitive base salary
• Outstanding health benefits
• Paid vacation

 Send resume in Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com

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: 

• Culinary Degree from CIA, Schoolcraft, Johnson & Wales, or a similar level culinary school preferred 
• High-volume, scratch Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef experience 
• Expertise in ordering, inventory management, labor management, and scheduling 
• Experience in menu development and menu costing 
• Experience creating and managing the back-of-house budget 
• ServSafe Certification 

Benefits: 

• Very competitive compensation based on experience 
• Health benefits 
• Paid vacation 

 Send resume in a Word format attachment to: kevin@harperjobs.com