Chef de Cuisine - Italian, High-Volume, Hands-On Leader

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

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.