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Continental Services

Executive Chef

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

$65K - $68K/yr

Fanuc 700179 Employment Type: Full Time Location: Fanuc Reporting To: Carolyn Reynolds Compensation: $65,000 - $68,000 / year Description The Executive Chef is responsible for manage the culinary ...

American Cruise Lines

Sous Chef

Mackinac Island, MI · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

American Cruise Lines

Sous Chef

Mackinac Island, MI

$47K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

Froehlich's

Executive Chef

Three Oaks, MI · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

Froehlich's in Three Oaks, MI is calling all culinary experts to apply to join our amazing restaurant team as a full-time Executive Chef!WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAMWe are an established, full ...

vaenterprises

Private Chef

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

This full-time, salaried/exempt position is responsible for utilizing a deep passion and inventive ... Maintain a clean and sanitary chef kitchen and chef pantry, ensuring the highest health, sanitation ...

American Cruise Lines

Executive Chef

Mackinac Island, MI · On-site

$67K - $93K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise line, dedicated to providing ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

Apex Placement & Consulting

Executive Chef

Bay City, MI

$66K - $91K/yr

What's in it for you: * Full-time, direct hire opportunity with a stable and respected healthcare ... Chef or senior culinary management experience * Experience within healthcare, senior living ...

American Cruise Lines

Executive Chef

Mackinac Island, MI

$67K - $93K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise line, dedicated to providing ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

American Cruise Lines

Executive Chef

Holland, MI

$68K - $93K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise line, dedicated to providing ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

American Cruise Lines

Executive Chef

Holland, MI · On-site

$68K - $93K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U.S. cruise line, dedicated to providing ... This is a full-time, exempt position. Essential Functions: * Ships experience forces from wind ...

Benihana - Dearborn

Teppan Chef

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$16/hr

Comprehensive Benefits Package · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Restaurant ... At Benihana your chef career will include more than crafting incredible meals. You'll learn how to ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Executive Chef - Community

Leslie, MI · On-site

$63K - $86K/yr

Overview The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and wait staff providing three meals a day and specialty dining experiences. The position manages the ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Executive Chef - Community

Jackson, MI · On-site

$65K - $89K/yr

Overview The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and wait staff providing three meals a day and specialty dining experiences. The position manages the ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Executive Chef - Community

Jackson, MI · On-site

$65K - $89K/yr

Overview The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and wait staff providing three meals a day and specialty dining experiences. The position manages the ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time chef in Michigan is $21.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $27.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a full time chef?

Full time chefs are professional cooks who work in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or other food establishments on a consistent, usually 40-hour-per-week basis. They are responsible for planning menus, preparing and cooking meals, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Full time chefs may specialize in specific cuisines or types of dishes, and often oversee inventory, budgeting, and compliance with health regulations. Their role is essential to the daily operations of any food service establishment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time chef?

To thrive as a Full Time Chef, you need strong culinary skills, menu planning expertise, and a relevant culinary degree or apprenticeship. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, food safety certifications, and inventory management systems is typically required. Leadership, creativity, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for consistently delivering high-quality dishes, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and leading a cohesive team in a demanding environment.

What are some common challenges faced by full time chefs in a professional kitchen?

Full-time chefs often encounter challenges such as managing high-pressure environments, maintaining consistency in food quality during busy service hours, and efficiently coordinating with kitchen staff. Balancing creativity with menu demands and dietary restrictions can also be demanding. Additionally, chefs must stay updated with food safety standards and often work long or irregular hours, especially during weekends and holidays. However, overcoming these challenges fosters strong teamwork, skill development, and career advancement opportunities.

What is the difference between Full Time Chef vs Part Time Chef?

AspectFull Time ChefPart Time Chef
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekFewer hours, often less than 20 hours per week
Employment StatusFull-time employment with benefitsPart-time employment, usually no benefits
CertificationsOften requires culinary certifications or experienceSimilar certifications, but less emphasis on experience
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesSame as full-time, but with flexible scheduling

Full Time Chefs work regular, full-week hours with benefits, while Part Time Chefs have flexible, fewer hours without benefits. Both roles require culinary skills and certifications, but the employment structure and hours differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Chef job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,647 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Executive Chef

Rochester Hills, MI • On-site

Continental Services
Retail • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Continental Servicesexternal

$65K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Executive Chef
Department: Fanuc 700179
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Fanuc
Reporting To: Carolyn Reynolds
Compensation: $65,000 - $68,000 / year
Description
The Executive Chef is responsible for manage the culinary team on a day to day basis for production of food and overall food quality. This includes constant communication with the staff, training of staff on kitchen procedures, laying out the production week to week and scheduling appropriately. Working offsite events, scheduling, training, writing plans for large events, and visiting events to insure quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Responsible for execution of Breakfast, Lunch, and special events.
  • Conduct daily line checks/check food items for quality before each meal service.
  • Communicate to the staff any issues with food and service and continuous improvement.
  • Manage culinary team ensuring completeness and accuracy of work; Sous Chef, Cooks and Dishwasher staff.
  • Responsible for menu development. Conduct research and development of new culinary trends and ideas for menus.
  • Oversee menu testing, prototyping and recipe compliance and generation.
  • Complete weekly production sheets.
  • Complete weekly schedule needs and forecasting for culinary production and events.
  • Manage cleanliness of the kitchen.
  • Oversee culinary staff development, training and team building plans.
  • Manage the inventory and ordering process.
  • Assist General Manager in achieving financial goals through managing food cost.
  • Attend regular culinary Management meetings.
  • Provide leadership as a working manager.
  • Participates in the interview, selection and assessment of talent.
  • Sets performance expectations, work hours and manages delegation of responsibility.
  • Provides coaching, training, and development opportunities.
  • Resolves employee concerns, escalated issues, and grievances.
  • Assist General Manager with conducting Annual Employee Evaluations.

Other (Non-Essential) Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Additional projects and assignments as needed.
  • Provide leadership as a working manager at events.
  • Develop training programs and materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Participates in the interview, selection and assessment of talent
  • Sets performance expectations, work hours and manages delegation of responsibility.
  • Makes hiring, firing, and promotional decisions.
  • Provides coaching, training, and development opportunities.
  • Resolves employee concerns, escalated issues, and grievances.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in culinary or hospitality. Equivalent work experience in the industry acceptable.
  • Five or more years culinary experience required, large kitchen strongly preferred.
  • Prior management experience strongly preferred.
  • ServSafe Manager and Allergen certification preferred. If the individual does not hold these, must be willing to obtain them through our ServSafe training program
  • Advanced Knowledge of food preparation practices
  • Ability to prepare wide range of culinary offerings
  • Ability to teach/train other Grand Performers how to execute food preparation
  • Must possess excellent computer skills
  • Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Must project a professional demeanor, pleasant personality, and positive attitude, neat and well-groomed appearance.
  • Ability to maintain and build relationships with existing and potential clients as well as industry contacts

Benefits
We prioritize the health, wellness and work-life balance of our team members and designed our comprehensive compensation packages to reflect that.
• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
• Part-time Team Members are eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at work dining perks and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance program.
Location-specific perks may also include wellness programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses, certifications and team events.
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