Executive Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Restaurant Discounts

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking an Executive Chef for its Ema location in Chicago. This role involves overseeing all back-of-house operations while ensuring quality and consistency in food production. A successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop diverse teams. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from USD 70,000 to 100,000, along with various employee benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a quarterly bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations and ensure consistent purchasing standards.
• Provide guidance to hourly and management teams.
• Research and develop seasonal menus.
• Conduct quarterly audits of BOH operating procedures.
• Partner with GM to hire and train BOH employees.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Cost Management

Menu Development

Kitchen Operations

Job description

Ema, located in Chicago's River North, is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking, highlighting local produce, unique spices and ingredients.

Executive Chef Vacancy

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for an Executive Chef with 2 years of Executive Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career‑long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off – including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program – focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary‑driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people; we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly in‑restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full‑service restaurant
• Ability to lead and develop teams
• Skilled in managing BOH systems

USD $70,000.00 – USD $100,000.00 /Yr.