Chef de Cuisine

Nbutexas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $110K

Bonus plan

Health benefits

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nbutexas in Chicago, IL, is seeking an enthusiastic Chef de Cuisine to lead an upscale Italian trattoria and enoteca. You will coach a phenomenal team and drive culinary excellence with a hands-on style, shaping menus, guiding food preparation, and ensuring outstanding guest experiences in a sophisticated setting.

You will manage ordering, vendor relations, training, and hiring while controlling food and labor costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a high-volume upscale kitchen.
• Expertise with Italian cuisine is required.
• Track record of meeting financial targets and growing sales.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service and memorable experiences.
• Experience in staff development: coaching, training and hiring.
• Comfort with technology platforms such as POS, inventory management, scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a high-volume kitchen team in an upscale Italian setting.
• Oversee food preparation, menu execution and cost control.
• Manage staffing, hiring, and training; maintain vendor relations.
• Ensure quality and guest satisfaction through service excellence.
• Utilize POS, inventory, and scheduling platforms; drive efficiency.
• Schedule includes nights, weekends and holidays; hands-on leadership.

Skills

5+ years experience

Italian cuisine

cost control

staff development

POS/inventory software

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, quality-drivenChef de Cuisinefor our Italian trattoria/enoteca. You will be able to coach and lead a phenomenal team in an upscale,high-volumerestaurant with an emphasis on outstanding food and service in a sophisticated, yet comfortable environment. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for all aspects of Culinary operations, including food preparation, menu execution, ordering/receiving, vendor relations, hiring, and training. Be part of the opening everyone in the city will be talking about!

Chef de Cuisine Benefits:

• Competitive Salary (up to $110K)
• Attractive bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
• Paid time off
• Advancement opportunities with growing group!

Chef de Cuisine Qualifications + Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale, scratch kitchen environment
• Expertise with Italian cuisine is required
• A results-driven operator with a track record of achieving financial targets and growing sales
• Commitment to providing exceptional guest service and creating memorable experiences for all patrons
• Expertise in staff development, including coaching, training, and leading teams, as well as recruiting and hiring
• Highly skilled and comfortable utilizing technology platforms such as POS, inventory management software, scheduling/employee communication platforms
• Direct oversight and management of all Culinary operations, including Sous chef, line cooks, prep team, and porters
• Responsible for effective cost management of food and labor
• Schedule includes working nights, weekends, and holidays
• Hands-on management style, comfortable (and happy!) working shoulder to shoulder with their team