Executive Chef

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary-driven restaurant in Chicago is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee back-of-house operations, develop seasonal menus, and lead a dedicated team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing kitchen operations and fostering a culture of teamwork. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations, including inventory management and food cost control.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus with divisional leaders.
• Train and supervise BOH staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

BOH Management

Job description

About US

Aba, located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood, showcases Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s lighter style of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and Greece.

Overview

Aba Chicago is Hiring Now: EXECUTIVE CHEF!

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

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 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 part of what we do next, explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor, and ensure effective BOH operations, including purchasing standards, inventory management, and food cost control
• 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 in partnership with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audits of BOH procedures and systems
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food products and supplies
• Work with GM and/or managers/chefs to review and maintain recipe books
• Create and maintain recipe costing in collaboration with GM and chefs
• Partner with GM and management to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH staff
• Promote teamwork across all teams
• Handle challenges with tact and good judgment, maintaining patience and courtesy
• Work various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, possibly at multiple sites with or without overnight travel

Physical requirements: move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds often, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Qualifications

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

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Salary Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.