Executive Chef

Pay based on experience, starting at $150k. 

The Dixboro Project, a multi-concept dining establishment in the heart of charming Dixboro Village, is seeking a highly experienced, creative and supremely organized Executive Chef to lead an award-winning culinary team and concept.  

The Dixboro Project was developed by the influential Ann Arbor restaurant group, The Pulpo Group.  This regionally transformational project is the group’s third restaurant in a storied legacy begun in the late 1880’s.  

PROPERTY AND PROGRAMMING

• Located in a historic barn which was home to 100 years of restaurant history
• Culinary goals are to honor the heritage and history of country hospitality in the Midwest, and specifically, our property’s nearly 100 years of continuous operation as a popular destination restaurant; ‘luxurious in flavor, while humble in style’
• Local agricultural partnerships are already in progress, giving our culinary team direct access to some of the area and state’s best products (including heritage beef, produce, prepared foods)
• State-of-the-art kitchen includes wood burning pizza oven, a side door bakery & pick up counter, separate dedicated prep and pastry kitchen. The best cooks and chefs in the area
• Restaurant property includes seven developed and wooded acres, the majority of which is highly biodiverse watershed bordering Fleming Creek, a tributary of the Huron River
• Internal farm program featuring on an off site growing 
• On property guest house 
• Sommelier-designed wine program highlighting American wineries

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years as Exec Chef, Head Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a professional, full-service kitchen
• Exceptional multitasker - able to run multiple projects and initiatives at once with great attention to detail and follow-through
• Experience in high volume production 
• Strong developer of people and building the capacity of a team
• Excellent culinary skills and techniques, experience with high-volume, breakfast/lunch/dinner
• Positive mentality, integrity, bias towards excellence 
• Proven working experience leading a team
• Highly organized with strong administrative skills (scheduling, ordering, inventory, cost management)
• Sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent training and leadership skills
• Experience with hiring/interviewing and building a winning team
• Experience hitting targeted sales and cost goals 

BENEFITS

• Highly competitive wage based on experience 
• Bonus opportunities
• Relocation assistance 
• Employer sponsored health insurance and voluntary dental and vision insurance
• Incredible co-workers and supportive administrative team (Marketing, Accou nting, HR, etc.)
• Up to 3 weeks paid time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company wide discount program at all of our restaurants
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Dynamic work environment built on teamwork and positive energy
• Michelin or equivalent experience a plus