Executive Chef

Summer House Santa Monica; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Glenview is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, develop menus, and lead a dynamic team. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a culture of caring and teamwork.

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.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations and ensure purchasing standards.
• Research and develop seasonal menus.
• Train and supervise BOH employees.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

BOH Systems Management

Job description

About US

Ēma, a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, located on Patriot Blvd in Glenview, marks the second location for Ēma.

Overview

Ema Glenview is hiring an 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 a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• 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 audits of BOH standard operating procedures and systems.
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food products 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.

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 $150,000.00 /Yr.