Head Chef - Seasonal / Summer

Seasonal / Summer Head Chef - Pure Michigan

Situated in beautiful Northern Michigan on the third most beautiful lake in the world, The Torch Lake Yacht and Country Club is looking to hire a talented and dedicated Chef or Kitchen Manager for the Summer 2025 season!

Our ideal candidate is professional, flexible, and able to provide casual lunches as well as regular dinners and some breakfasts to our membership, consisting of approximately 250 families. The Yacht Club is open from early summer through Labor Day; this is a seasonal, contracted position. A private lakefront cabin is provided for lodging.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about good food and customer service.
• Has experience in a high-volume kitchen, as a line cook or in a kitchen leadership position (Lead Cook, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Head Chef, etc.).
• Possesses a culinary degree, though this is not required.
• Has the flexibility and sense of humor to easily adapt to changes.
• Is comfortable working with a pre-set menu, with plenty of opportunities to provide creativity alongside Yacht Club staples.
• Is ServSave certified and able to comply with all local and state health department standards.
• Can communicate clearly with a small staff, members of the Yacht Club Board of Directors, and the Yacht Club membership at large.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the Kitchen Liaison to create a summer lunch and dinner menu, subject to input from the Board of Directors.
• Execute lunch services, dinner service on select days of the week, and brunch service on Sunday (services are dependent upon business volume throughout the season, the club is closed Monday’s).
• Complete ad hoc projects (private events, small catering orders, etc.) as requested.
• Conduct inventory, place orders (food and other goods) with approved vendors, and ensure proper invoice management.
• Work with the Kitchen Liaison to manage labor and COGS goals.
• Manage a small team of kitchen and FOH staff, maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace at all times; provide training in basic kitchen and service skills as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen and dining room spaces, including all work areas, kitchen equipment, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Notify a member of the Board of Directors of any member/guest complaints when they occur; address fix any issues as quickly as possible.
• Interact with members/guests professionally, helping them with changes and last-minute requests as needed.
• Adhere to all mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which make up the essential functions of the job.

What we’re offering:

• The opportunity to work and live just steps from one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
• A chance to refine culinary, customer service, and communication skills.
• A very competitive salary, paid bi-weekly.
• Free meals throughout the season.
• An end of season bonus based on hitting pre-determined P&L/COGS goals.
• The opportunity to work with a fun, energetic, and family-centric Club membership.
• On-site housing is available.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Commute:

• Bellaire, MI 49615 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellaire, MI 49615: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35