Culinary Visionary (Executive Chef)

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Culinary Visionary Wanted: Executive Chef at Marriott Ypsilanti Eaglecrest

Elevate the Art of Hospitality

Are you ready to redefine hotel dining ? At Marriott Ypsilanti Eaglecrest, we don’t just serve meals; we create memories . We are seeking an innovative Executive Chef to take the helm of our culinary program and transform it into a premier gastronomic destination.

The Mission:

As our Executive Chef , you are the architect of the guest experience . From high-stakes tournament banquets and sophisticated room service to casual cafe bites and signature fine dining, you will design unique menus that captivate the palate.

We're seeking a true Kitchen Visionary – an Executive Chef who sees food as art, innovation as necessity, and leadership as inspiration.

What You’ll Do:

• Innovate & Inspire: Create "bucket-list" dining experiences and seasonal menus across all resort outlets.
• Lead the Brigade: Reporting to the F&B Director but owning your domain by mentoring, motivating, and managing a culinary team.
• Master the Craft: Dive into the trenches to ensure every plate meets elite standards of quality and safety. You will lead with a hands‑on presence, mentoring, motivating, and leading your kitchen brigade from prep to plating – no ivory towers here, just action.
• Drive Performance: Drive profitability via management of food & labor costs, turning culinary genius into financial success.
• Command the Kitchen: Anticipate challenges before they arise, ensuring a seamless, high‑energy operation.
• Communicate with Grace: Resolve guest and staff concerns with clarity and a positive, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Sales, Events, and All Operational direla to craft unforgettable experiences from intimate dinners to large‑scale banquets.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Uphold Marriott standards while injecting your unique flair, ensuring consistency, quality, and unforgettable guest satisfaction.

Who You Are:

• A culinary trendsetter with a portfolio of unique menu concepts.
• A disciplined leader who thrives on building high‑performance teams.
• A strategic thinker who balances creative flair with a sharp eye for the bottom line.
• An adaptive professional who remains calm and effective under the pressure of a fast‑paced resort environment.

If your passion ignites kitchens and your vision elevates menus , we want to taste what you bring to the table!

Ready to write your next culinary chapter? Join a team that values creativity as much as craftsmanship. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the canvas of a luxury hotel and golf club to showcase your talent.

Confirm your interest by using the link below to complete the application process: Apply Here .

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Hospitality

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance