EXECUTIVE CHEF

The Genuine; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Quarterly Bonus Payments

Food & Beverage discounts

Job summary

The VIG, part of Genuine Concepts, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced setting. This role focuses on elevating food quality, leading a skilled team, and driving profitability across restaurant, bar, and catering functions.

Candidates should demonstrate strong P&L awareness, team leadership, and the ability to thrive under busy conditions. Comprehensive benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and quarterly bonuses, with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Proven culinary skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Knowledge of P&L, budgets, projections, labor.
• 3+ years of Kitchen Management experience.
• Ability to work 50 hours per week.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Maricopa County Food Handlers Card required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food production including restaurant, bar, banquets, and catering.
• Maintain and monitor food and labor budgets and projections.
• Supervise Kitchen Team Members and develop the team.
• Maintain consistent food quality and sanitation standards.
• Work with the General Manager to meet store goals.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with team members and customers.
• Salary dependent on experience.
• Provide food and beverage discounts at Genuine Concepts locations.
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full-time team members.
• Paid time off and paid sick time.
• Quarterly bonus payments.

Skills

Proven culinary skills

Ability to lead a team

P&L, budgets & labor

Kitchen Management experience

Long hours (50/week)

Stamina for standing

Maricopa County Food Handlers Card

Job description

The VIG is seeking a Executive Chef that is dedicated to advancing their culinary skills, leading a team, and providing excellent and exciting food and service in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food production including that used for the restaurant and bar, banquet functions, and any catering
• Maintain and monitor food and labor budgets and projections
• Supervise all Kitchen Team Members as well as continued development of team
• Maintain consistent food quality and sanitation standards
• Work with the General Manager to meet store goals
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations along with safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with Team Members and customers
• Salary dependent on experience
• Food and Beverage discounts at all Genuine Concepts locations (see below for list)
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for Full-Time Team Members
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Quarterly Bonus Payments

We are Genuine Concepts! The VIG, Alpine Pizza, The Little Woody, and the Womack. Genuine Concepts is actively expanding with many growth opportunities coming in the next few months.

Requirements

Skills Needed

• Proven culinary skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Knowledge of P&Ls, budgets, projections, labor
• 3+ years of Kitchen Management experience
• Ability to work 50 hours per week
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• This position will require a Maricopa County Food Handlers Card