Exec Sous Chef | Greater Chicago

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) plan & PTO

Leadership impact on menu execution

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant in the Greater Chicago area.

You will mentor a culinary team, drive menu execution, ensure top-quality plates, and maintain rigorous food-safety and plating standards in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary expertise with advanced knife skills and technique.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing kitchen teams.
• Strong background in high-volume, full-service restaurant kitchens.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Genuine passion for food quality and continuous culinary improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to execute consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain service flow.
• Uphold food safety standards, plating consistency, and culinary excellence.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu development and optimization.
• Manage kitchen workflow to support high-volume service demands.

Skills

Knife skills

Leadership

High-volume

Communication

Culinary excellence

Job description

Executive Sous Chef for High-Volume Full-Service Restaurant

Ready to command the pass at a bustling kitchen?

A dynamic, high-volume full-service restaurant in the Greater Chicago area is looking for an accomplished Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive culinary excellence. This is your opportunity to influence every plate that leaves the kitchen while building and mentoring a talented team in a fast-paced environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$90,000 annually plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan and Paid Time Off to support your future
• Leadership role with real influence over menu execution and kitchen direction
• Fast-paced environment where skill and dedication are genuinely rewarded

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff to execute consistent, high-quality dishes
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain service flow
• Uphold food safety standards, plating consistency, and culinary excellence
• Collaborate with leadership on menu development and optimization
• Manage kitchen workflow to support high-volume service demands

What We're Looking For

• Proven culinary expertise with advanced knife skills and technique
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing kitchen teams
• Strong background in high-volume, full-service restaurant kitchens
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills under pressure
• Genuine passion for food quality and continuous culinary improvement