Chef de Cuisine – Steakhouse

Goodwin Recruiting; Waukegan (IL); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401K program

Educational tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Transportation benefits (Ventra system

Opportunities for advancement within a

Résumé du poste

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a high-end steak and seafood restaurant in Illinois. You will report to the Executive Chef and help shape the menu direction while leading a large kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in foodservice (fine dining preferred) and strong leadership, training, and cost-control abilities to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef.
• 6+ years of foodservice experience, preferably in fine dining.
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage large teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development abilities.
• Proven skill in food/labor cost control.
• Proficiency with kitchen systems, inventories, and vendor relations.

Responsabilités

• Lead kitchen line staff in a high-volume, guest-focused environment.
• Assist in the creative direction of the menu with Executive Chef.
• Collaborate to drive hospitality and service excellence.
• Manage inventories and vendor relations to control costs.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Training & development

Food cost control

Vendor relations

Formation

College degree (preferred)

Outils

Kitchen systems

Description du poste

Join a vibrant, top-tier gaming destination committed to delivering unforgettable guest experiences. As Chef de Cuisine, you’ll lead kitchen line staff in a high-end restaurant specializing in steaks and seafood, driving excellence at every turn. You will report to the Executive Chef, with whom you will assist in the creative direction of the menu. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, growth-minded leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a high-volume, guest-focused environment that exudes genuine hospitality!

Chef de Cuisine Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401K program
• Educational tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Transportation benefits (Ventra program)
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization

Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef
• 6+ years of foodservice experience, preferably in fine dining
• Ability to train, motivate, and manage large teams
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development abilities
• Proven skill in food/labor cost control
• Proficiency with kitchen systems, inventories, and vendor relations

Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience driving guest loyalty through service excellence
• Expertise in developing kitchen action plans and operational systems
• Strong administrative capabilities (reviews, documentation, compliance)
• Ability to build effective staffing pipelines and mentor internal talent
• College degree (preferred)
• High-level culinary technical skill and creativity