Executive Chef Upscale Dining-Creative Freedom!

We are an established Upscale Restaurant Group in Chicago, great food, and electric atmospheres are the name of our game. We are finalizing our newest location and we are searching for a passionate, driven, and talented Executive Chef to lead our upscale, scratch kitchen! Tired of working until 12 am? Looking for a restaurant group to grow with as we expand and open new concepts? We have the start-up mindset and feel, and we need an Executive Chef to make our menu pop! You will have the culinary freedom to create and develop the menu!

Apply today in Chicago, IL.

Job Title: Executive Chef

Job Description: The primary responsibility of the Executive Chef is to provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times. Other responsibilities include maintaining and upgrading quality standards and production levels, determining the time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal-serving hours, and maintaining all company standards and those of regulatory agencies. The Executive Chef also promotes safety and sanitation, inspects the kitchen, bakers, and cooking areas for cleanliness, maintains sanitation and safe food handling, establishes and maintains safe practices in the kitchen regarding the operation of equipment, and is responsible for compliance with waste disposal and recycling policies. In addition, the Executive Chef directs cooks, bakers, salad prep, and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food. The Executive Chef is responsible for all kitchen operations with an emphasis on production, supervision of all stations, catering, and menu development, and will work closely with the Catering Chef and Catering Director. Other responsibilities include training associates and monitoring all production aspects to ensure compliance with food sanitation techniques, scheduling associates based on business needs and budget considerations, facilitating all areas of service, and developing and promoting associates.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary ($85k-$90k) 10%-15% Bonus.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (full company paid)
• Cell phone Paid
• Pet Insurance and Tuition Assistance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 401K Program

Qualifications:

• It is preferred that the Executive Chef candidate have a Culinary degree or equivalent culinary management experience of three to five years
• Our Executive Chef should have previous experience working as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, high-end multifaceted restaurant
• The ideal Executive Chef candidate should have high-end catering experience and vast knowledge of current culinary trends
• The Executive Chef must have strong leadership skills and a desire to work with an industry leader

Apply today for this Executive Chef role in the Chicago market!

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