Executive Chef

Summer House Santa Monica; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Chicago is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee back-of-house operations, develop seasonal menus, and lead a talented team. With a commitment to culinary excellence and employee growth, this role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure effective BOH operations.
• Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus.
• Hire, onboard, and develop 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 our journey, explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure effective BOH operations, including purchasing standards, inventory management, and food cost control.
• Provide guidance and leadership to teams while fostering our Culture of Caring.
• Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new items in partnership with divisional leaders.
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with trainers and chefs.
• Conduct quarterly audits of BOH procedures and systems.
• Partner with chefs to purchase food and supplies.
• Review and maintain recipe books with GM and management.
• Create and maintain recipe costing with partners.
• Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH staff.
• Promote teamwork across all teams.
• Handle challenges with tact and good judgment, responding with patience and courtesy.
• Work various shifts, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Physical requirements include moving and lifting 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 per year.