Chef

POSITION: Chef – Fine Dining Excellence in Clarkston, Michigan at Fireside Kitchen

Opening Early 2025

4555 Pelton Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346

About Us:

Fireside Kitchen is a new fine dining experience coming to Clarkston Michigan! We are searching for an Executive Chef who embodies creativity, leadership and a passion for excellence. This is a rare opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a destination Restaurant, backed by a Team committed to quality, innovation and impeccable service.

Compensation/Benefits:

One of the most generous compensation packages in the area including a $90,000 - $100,000 Salary based on experience and potential.

What We’re Looking For:

- A Chef with a high-caliber fine dining background.

- Experience leading a Kitchen in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.

- Strong menu development and costing skills.

- A passion for exceptional presentation.

- The ability to motivate and mentor a Kitchen to execute at the highest level.

- If you are an ambitious, detail-driven Chef looking to make a mark on the Michigan Dining Scene, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and service.

- Manage inventory control and food management to optimize resources.

- Lead and supervise kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.

- Prepare and present fine dining dishes, adhering to quality and presentation standards.

- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in food service.

About Fireside Kitchen:

Fireside Kitchen’s customers will be able to choose between two unique dining options. On the main level, guests will be welcomed to a contemporary, casual, and upscale dining experience. Fireside Kitchen focuses on sourcing fresh ingredients and local flavors while utilizing them in a rotating seasonal menu. The food will be high-end fine dining cuisine, to be enjoyed in a casual and family friendly atmosphere.

The lower level will welcome guests to a classic speakeasy experience. Handmade craft cocktails and shareable small plates will provide an experience to the community. These dishes will be complimented by a full-service bar that will include 10 beer taps with Michigan based beers.

Management Team:

Jacob Habermas, Jim O’Hearn and Joe O’Hearn wish to open a restaurant of the highest possible quality in the Clarkston area. Joe, Jake and Jim were all born and raised in the Clarkston community.

Joe has owned and operated Mel’s Grill and Mel’s Grill 2 for over a decade. Buck Shots Bar and Grill has been owned and managed by Jim O’Hearn and Jacob Habermas since 2010

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Ability to Commute:

• Clarkston, MI 48346 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clarkston, MI 48346: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000