Stand 44 Guest Chef Program
Collaborating with Local Chefs to Bring Creative, Seasonal Dishes Forward
At Stand 44, we believe that food is an opportunity to celebrate creativity, community and sustainability. Since Stand 44 opened in Greenfield Village in 2024, its mission has been to prepare delicious, made-from-scratch dishes by chefs who showcase the best of local, seasonal ingredients. We're passionate about creating a welcoming dining experience where every meal minimizes waste and uses resources responsibly.
As part of The Henry Ford's broader commitment to edible education, Stand 44 is a place where food traditions are honored and a sustainable food future is shaped. Our goal is to foster a hands-on relationship with food that inspires our guests to choose fresh, local and sustainability-focused dishes — prepared with care.
2026 Local Guest Chef Applications:
Applications for local Metro Detroit chefs will open in early 2026. If you are inspired by fresh, seasonal produce and passionate about sustainable foodways, please check back for information on how to apply.
NEW! 2026 Jackson Home Guest Chef Applications:
After an exciting debut in 2025, the Stand 44 Guest Chef Program will expand in a powerful way in 2026, aligning with the historic opening of the Dr. Sullivan and Richie Jean Sherrod Jackson Home in Greenfield Village.
The Jackson Home represents the inspiring story of a courageous family and community at the forefront of one of the most momentous movements in U.S. history: the Selma to Montgomery marches. Inside this home, historic plans were made to ensure that all Americans would have the civil rights and voting rights promised to them. Relocated from Selma, Alabama, the Jackson Home is the first home to be added to Greenfield Village in more than 40 years.
For June 2026, we are inviting a chef connected to Selma, Birmingham or Montgomery, Alabama — through place, education or inspiration — to take part as our selected guest chef, bringing culinary creativity to The Henry Ford while honoring the Jackson Home's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
This unique residency offers an opportunity to connect food, history and storytelling in a way that deepens our guests' experience, celebrates the cultural roots of Alabama, and highlights the enduring power of community traditions.
Learn more about program and application requirements, qualifications and compensation.
