Head Chef

Sugar Factory is seeking an experienced, passionate, and highly motivated Head Chef to lead the culinary operations at our Downtown Detroit location. We are looking for a skilled culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment and is committed to maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and kitchen efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive kitchen management experience, and a proven ability to manage food costs, develop culinary teams, and execute a diverse menu while upholding the highest standards of food safety and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and timely execution.
• Lead, train, supervise, and develop kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Maintain consistency in recipe execution, portion control, plating, and brand standards.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, purchasing, and waste reduction to meet profitability goals.
• Oversee kitchen scheduling, labor management, and employee performance.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure seamless coordination between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Monitor kitchen performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall guest satisfaction.
• Oversee food preparation and execution for high-volume dining, large parties, and special events.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure proper operational procedures are followed.
• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Proven experience leading and managing large kitchen teams.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and quality control.
• Experience managing food costs, labor budgets, inventory, and purchasing.
• Ability to execute a diverse menu consistently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and proper kitchen procedures.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification preferred.
• Ability to remain organized and perform effectively under pressure.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred but not required.

Why Join Sugar Factory?

Join a globally recognized dining and entertainment brand known for its vibrant atmosphere, creative menu, and memorable guest experiences. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic culinary team, oversee a high-volume kitchen, and play a key role in delivering the quality and consistency that define the Sugar Factory experience.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced culinary leader with a passion for hospitality, operational excellence, and developing strong kitchen teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $69,400.00 - $83,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person