Executive Chef

Markent Personnel

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Beverages, Candidate Sourcing, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cook Dishes, Diversity, Leadership, Restaurant, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
Today

Executive Chef

Independent lifestyle hotel | Midwest | $120K–$130K + 30% Incentive

Design-led hotel. Local-sustainably focused. Backed by ownership committed to the culinary program.

We're building the culinary identity of a high-profile, independent property coming outof a major reinvestment. The kitchen is dialed, the concept has traction, and this role owns the next chapter, restaurant, bar, and events. Includes a destination restaurant doing up to $10M annually.

This is not a maintenance role. It's for a chef who wants to shape something, not inherit something.

What stands out

  • Ownership of the food program across multiple outlets
  • Recently renovated, high-functioning kitchen
  • Operator mindset expected, creativity without losing the numbers
  • Collaborative environment with strong FOH and beverage leadership
  • Culture-first team, no tolerance for ego-driven kitchens

Who fits

  • Executive chef, CDC, or strong exec sous ready to step up
  • Has led serious volume or multi-outlet complexity
  • Knows how to balance creativity with cost, labor, and consistency
  • Builds teams that stay, develops people, sets the tone
  • U.S.-based, open to relocation

Comp + setup

  • $120K–$130K base
  • ~30% incentive potential
  • Relocation support
  • Excellent benefits and PTO

The brand has national credibility, but this property runs with independence. If you've ever said, "I want to take the culinary program to the next level," this is that platform.

Confidential conversation to start.

DSG fosters a professional, inclusive recruitment process designed to source candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. This approach strengthens organizations by promoting innovation and broad perspectives. Final hiring decisions are made in partnership with, and at the discretion of, each client.

About the Company

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Markent Personnel

Markent Personnel, Inc is a Wisconsin based recruiting firm that specializes in placing engineering and manufacturing professionals. We recruit for engineering, purchasing, quality, accounting, safety, human resources and management roles. Our candidates are not looking for jobs, but careers! 

We are currently a team of 3 recruiters and a support staff of researchers. We are members of Top Echelon, the world's largest network of independent recruiters and a franchisee of Sanford Rose Associates (SRA), the 9th largest US Search firm. Markent Personnel has developed an extensive database, a dedication to professional training, and a complete set of research tools (both internet and traditional). We are recognized as a leader in technical recruiting in the Midwest. Whether you are a technical professional looking for a new position or a hiring authority searching for professional staff, the members of our firm will work diligently to help you fulfill your goals.

 

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
http://www.markentpersonnel.com