Executive Chef Partner

Heirloom Hospitality, Michigan's leading hospitality group, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new brand, set to debut in the Summer 2026. This is not just our most ambitious project yet, but also anchors one of the most prestigious restaurant locations in the Midwest. Our vision extends far beyond these beginnings, with aspirations to expand this brand across select US markets.

We invite you to be a part of this extraordinary journey as the Executive Chef Partner for the launch of what is poised to be the most influential Italian restaurant in the United States. This is a unique opportunity to exercise culinary excellence and leadership, guiding your team from day one. We seek a visionary Chef Partner, someone who will not only lead this flagship restaurant but also play a pivotal role in the future growth of Heirloom Hospitality.

• Pre-Opening Responsibilities:
  Develop strategic plans for hiring, leadership selection, OSE selections, equipment plans, and smallware selections. Lead culinary menu development through pre-opening tastings on a weekly cadence with Heirloom Executive Leadership.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  Uphold and demonstrate our core values in all aspects of your work. Build, lead, mentor, and maintain a motivated and high performing kitchen team. Foster an environment of cooperation, respect, continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Guest
  
  Experience:
  
  Create and foster an environment that prioritizes our guests’ experiences and values teamwork. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs and manage opportunities and issues to ensure satisfaction.
• Menu Development & Implementation:
  Stay current with the latest trends in culinary arts and beverage. Working with Heirloom Executive Leadership, exercise creative control over menu changes, ensuring the creation of innovative, high-quality, on brand and relevant dishes. Document detailed recipes and SOPs.
• Live the mission of Heirloom Hospitality:
  Cultivating Relationships & Experiences through the fanatic pursuit of Enlightened Hospitality.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Contribute significantly to our team and business growth. Improve the operational efficiency of the restaurant, ensuring food costs and labor are within budget, waste is minimized, and operations run smoothly. Embrace scalable systems that allow for consistency in process and systems across all Heirloom restaurants.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
  Maintain an organized high-standard kitchen, valuing the smallest details. Uphold health, safety, emergency management, sanitation and maintenance standards. Ensure all food safety systems and procedures are executed in accordance with company standards and local, state and federal law.
• Inventory Management & Procurement:
  Ensure preparation quantities support forecasted business levels through proactive management of ordering, prepping, and maintaining accurate par levels. Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Training & Development:
  Lead day-to-day operations effectively, providing the tools and training needed for a smooth service. Implement ongoing skills training to ensure the restaurant’s service excellence and culinary standards.
• Financial Management:
  Responsible for maintaining and improving profitability. Control expenses against budget, implement effective cost controls while delivering the highest possible standard in culinary excellence.

• Minimum of four years of culinary management experience; high volume upscale dining experience is required with new store opening experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, owning each and every decision with pride.
• Strong culinary experience in a diverse set of cuisines with an intense focus on Italian cuisine.
• Past opening experience in environments blending world class standards with high volume.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with people, resolve conflict, drive engagement, mentor and develop teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills and professionalism.
• Demonstrated competency in the skills required for financial systems management and cost controls.
• Ability to create and document efficient…