Executive Chef

Goodwin Recruiting; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to take charge of their Back of House team for a new upscale Italian restaurant opening in November 2024. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership presence, exceptional menu development skills, and a proven track record of high-quality food execution in a full-service, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Relocation assistance

PTO and vacation

401 (k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Executive Chef.
• Experience managing kitchens with annual volume of $2.5M or higher.
• Hands-on leader with a focus on positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Back of House team.
• Menu creation for upscale Italian restaurant with steak and seafood emphasis.
• Ensure high food quality in fast-paced environment.
• Experience in new restaurant openings is required.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Quality Execution

Service Mentality

Job description

This full-service restaurant seeks an experienced and motivated Executive Chef to lead their BOH team for a new restaurant opening in November 2024. If you are interested, apply today!

Executive Chef Benefits :

• Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 – $100,000
• Benefits, bonus, and relocation assistance
• PTO, vacation and 401 (k)

Executive Chef Qualifications / Responsibilities :

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Back of House team and be able to work with the General Manager to build a positive work culture
• Menu development for this upscale casual, an Italian restaurant with an emphasis on steak and seafood
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as Executive Chef
• Execute a high level of food quality in a full-service, fast-paced environment
• Experience managing the kitchen in full-service restaurants with a volume of $2.5 M or higher
• A new restaurant opening experience is required
• Must be a hands-on leader with a service mentality