Executive Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an Executive Chef for a prestigious luxury boutique hotel to lead all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets and in-room dining.

The ideal candidate has luxury hotel experience, strong leadership, menu development, and cost budgeting skills, with a passion for memorable guest dining.

This confidential role offers $140,000–$160,000 (dependent on experience) plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Develop seasonal menus while maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the culinary team while maintaining high performance standards.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences and drive operational success.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Job description

Salary: $140,000-$160,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Package: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, PTO, health benefits, retirement plan, and career development opportunities.

Executive Chef

I am hiring on behalf of a prestigious luxury boutique hotel seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and commercially focused culinary leader to oversee multiple dining outlets and banquet operations while delivering exceptional food quality and memorable guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining.
• Develop seasonal menus while maintaining exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the culinary team while maintaining high performance standards.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences and drive operational success.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous Executive Chef experience within a luxury hotel, resort, or upscale hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing culinary teams.
• Proven knowledge of menu development, cost control, budgeting, and kitchen operations.
• Passion for delivering exceptional cuisine and creating memorable guest experiences.

If you're an experienced Executive Chef looking to join a high-end hospitality operation where you can make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.