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Mission Table/Jolly Pumpkin
Chef de Partie Needed at Beautiful Farm-to-Table Restaurant on the Great Lakes!
Short description
Elevate your refined kitchen abilities at a picturesque dining spot beside the expansive Great Lakes! Advance as a Demi Chef and Restaurant Chef de Partie!
Detailed description
This distinctive restaurant venue is seeking a talented chef to become part of their dynamic team! Gain invaluable experience as you progress through Banquets Demi Chef, Restaurant Demi Chef, and culminate your journey as a Restaurant Chef de Partie.
On your well-earned days off, venture into the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, indulge in a delightful shopping spree at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, or explore the historic charm of Mission Point Lighthouse!
Placement Remarks
Salary: Demi Chef: $19/hour, Chef de Partie: $22/hour
Benefits:
A uniform will be offered. Candidates should bring their own non-slip shows.
Candidates will receive 50% off the full menu and there is an employee breakroom.
Candidates will accrue up to one week of PTO after their first six months.
Airport pick-up will be provided if candidates fly to Detroit (DTW).
The employer will provide up to 14 days of complimentary room and tax on property upon their arrival.
Housing will also be offered at $600/month. There are 3 bedrooms, two double occupancy and one single. which averages to $150/week for housing.
The employer will also provide transportation. Candidate must have an international driver's license.
Salary
Demi Chef: $19/hour
Chef de Partie: $22/hour
Requirements
Eligibility criteria for our Career USA programs:
• You are enrolled in a post secondary ministerially recognized academic institution in the hospitality industry OR have a hospitality degree and at least 1 year of recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside of the USA) OR have 5 years recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry (outside the USA)
• You have shown consistent career growth over the last years
• You have shown serious commitment to your most recent employers
Local info
Climate:
The warm season lasts for 3.6 months, from May 28 to September 15, with an average daily high temperature above 70°F. The hottest month of the year in Traverse City is July, with an average high of 80°F and low of 60°F. The cold season lasts for 3.4 months, from November 30 to March 12, with an average daily high temperature below 39°F. The coldest month of the year in Traverse City is January, with an average low of 18°F and high of 29°F.
Housing:
As of April 2024, the average rent in Traverse City, MI is $1,363 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,512/month, which means Traverse City rent prices are 10% lower than the national average.
Transportation:
When you're in the area, BATA makes it easy to get around town with their public transportation services including Link and the Bayline. Link on Demand is a ride-hailing service like UBER or Lyft, which delivers rides as they are requested. Rides can be requested either in real-time or up to one day in advance.
Local Attractions:
Iris Farms: leelanau.com
Music House Museum: musichouse.org
Scuba North: scubanorth.com
Kiyak, Bike and Brew
The Botanic Garde: thebotanicgarden.org
Start date
August 2025