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Executive Chef - Toscana Kitchen

AC Hotel Lansing

3160 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912

Hotel de 156 Habitaciónes
Gestionado Por Concord Hospitality Enterprises
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Compensation: 59.659 $ a 74.574 $ por año, Tiempo Completo

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Executive Chef – Leadership Transition Opportunity

Pay Range: $59,658.83 to $74,573.54

We are seeking an experienced and driven Executive Chef to lead our culinary team during an exciting period of transition. With our current chef relocating out of the market in late May for an exciting opportunity, and while he will be missed, we are energized about the future. This role offers a unique opportunity to build on meaningful progress already underway and shape the next chapter of our kitchen’s growth and success.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations, including the main kitchen, banquet services, and restaurant outlets. You’ll lead and inspire a talented team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and continuous development.

This position is responsible for directing all aspects of food preparation, production, and quality control for Toscana, the AC Lounge, and banquet operations. The ideal candidate will ensure consistently fresh, flavorful, and visually appealing dishes while maintaining a sharp focus on food cost management and operational efficiency.

If you’re a hands-on leader ready to make an impact and elevate a culinary program, we’d love to connect.

As Executive Chef you will be:

  • Responsible for the selection, training, and development of the personnel within the department; planning, assigning and directing work: appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; safety; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and overseeing departmental matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment and civil rights laws.
  • Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
  • Responsible for the development and enhancement of the food product that is presented to guests. Proposing changes that respond to the marketplace and to guests’ needs, both present and anticipated. Recommend changes to the food product. Use market research to develop new products and menu concepts.
  • Responsible for maintaining quality of food product and ensuring consistency in food delivery and standards.
  • Work in support of team goals and measure effectiveness through the Food & Beverage profit and service performance. Ensure that all goals are geared toward exceeding guest’s expectations. Participate in long range planning.
  • Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
  • Establish goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
  • Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
  • Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
  • Work closely with vendors to obtain the highest quality offerings at the most reasonable price.
  • Provide direction for menu development.
  • Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
  • Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Empower employees to provide excellent customer service. Establish guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensure employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
  • Control the elements that determine profit and loss. Responsible for all major kitchen/restaurant operating expenses. Set margins and manage the business against projections.

    Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6 years of experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
  • Must have a positive attitude at all times.

    Here are some reasons our associates like working for us:

    We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

    Why Concord?

    Our culture is based on our five Cornerstones and they are what we consider our foundation: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. It’s important to us to provide a great work environment for our associates and we strive to hire the BEST associates in the market.

    Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Concord’s associates are what our company is built on, and we strive to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We value work life balance, diversity, and our commitment to provide the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we exist

    If you are seeking a position where you can grow and be a part of a fun team, this job may be your answer. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    • Publicado 17 De Abril De 2026

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    Step into modern design with a European vibe at the brand new AC Hotel Lansing, ideally located near Michigan State University (MSU) campus and just minutes to downtown Lansing and Eastwood Towne Center. Located within the Red Cedar development which includes restaurants, retail space, public park space and a connection to the Lansing River Trail. A refined design with an emphasis on technology brings 55" flat-screen Smart HDTV’s to each room and complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout. Our daily breakfasts at AC Kitchen will kick-start your morning with freshly baked croissants, artisan cured meats and assorted quiches. Maintain your healthy lifestyle in the heated Indoor Pool and the Fitness Center. We offer a Spanish twist with our breakfast and serve up tapas and expert local knowledge at our AC Lounge, featuring handcrafted cocktails and craft brews. Grab a glass of wine at Toscana steakhouse and market. Host your next successful meeting for up to 200 in our 3,796 sq ft of event and meeting space.

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    Since Concord's inception in 1985, our success has been guided by our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and Fun. These cornerstones are the indispensible and fundamental basis of our daily actions. Our commitment to these cornerstones has led us to be recognized as the respected hospitality company that we are.

    Concord is one of North America's largest hotel management and hotel development companies. Concord's passion for success has resulted in over twenty years of proven results as a hotel owner, manager, and developer of mid market and first class hotel properties. Concord's goal is to create value for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales & marketing, technology, accounting, and management skills over its growing portfolio of first-class business hotels.

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