Executive Chef

BOKA Restaurant Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BOKA Restaurant Group is seeking an Executive Chef for their Chicago Athletic Association location. This leadership role involves managing kitchen operations, staff development, and ensuring compliance with health standards while fostering a positive work environment. The Executive Chef will develop menus, manage inventory, and maintain financial standards in an award-winning hospitality setting.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Mental health resources

Paid sick leave

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Dining incentives across 20+ establishments

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior culinary role required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities essential.
• Solid understanding of compliance and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily BOH operations and manage staff.
• Ensure quality control and compliance with health regulations.
• Develop and manage menus and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Inventory Management

Employee Mentoring

Compliance Awareness

Menu Development

Financial Management

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Job Details:

Boka Restaurant Group and the Chicago Athletic Association are seeking an Executive Chef to join their team. As the Executive Chef at The Chicago Athletic Association, you will be responsible for ordering, inventory management, employee management and mentoring, quality control of food production, and compliance with health regulations. You will oversee daily BOH operations, maintain financial standards, and uphold professionalism.

• Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, Voluntary Benefits (after 90 days), mental health resources, paid sick leave, 401(k), career growth, dining incentives across 20+ establishments.
• About Boka Restaurant Group: An award-winning group partnering with renowned chefs, committed to genuine hospitality, community support, and positive work culture. More at https://www.bokagrp.com/

Reports to: Chef Partner

Schedule:

• Five days onsite; schedule varies including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Cover for other managers as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities include:

Hospitality & Management

• Opening and closing tasks, shift emails, restaurant walk-throughs.
• Quality control, product rotation, line checks, service management, guest experience enhancement.
• Kitchen equipment maintenance, staff uniform standards, BOH system adherence.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Delegating tasks, managing meetings, overseeing hiring, scheduling, and staff development.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment.

Compliance & Payroll

• HR onboarding, documentation, performance management, and legal compliance.
• Payroll submissions, shift approvals, and personnel changes.

Revenue & Marketing

• Coordinate with marketing, manage social media, and event activations.

Menu & Financial Management

• Menu development, costing, vendor relations, and inventory control.

This is a full-time, senior-level management position in hospitality, based in Chicago, IL. The job is active and accepting applications.