Executive Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement savings program with company match

50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking an Executive Chef in Wilmette, Illinois, to manage high-volume restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of management experience, demonstrating strong leadership and understanding of business operations. This role offers a competitive compensation range of $90,000 - $120,000 per year, with a 25% bonus opportunity, along with various benefits including health coverage and tuition reimbursement. Relocation support is provided, and a passion for exceeding guest expectations is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-volume restaurant management experience required.
• Must demonstrate understanding of business operations and financials.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume environment is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including daily decision-making and scheduling.
• Create memorable dining experiences for guests.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.

Skills

High-volume restaurant management experience

Understanding of business operations

Positivity under pressure

Team leadership

Understanding flavors and characteristics of food

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable or other digital reservation systems

Job description

Compensation Range

$90,000 - $120,000 / year + 25% bonus opportunity

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Hiring – Executive Chef

Hiring Immediately

Relocation Support Provided Must be able to travel to train.

Why The Henry?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

Who we are:

The Henry is a part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative concepts founded in 1998. The Henry is the greatest neighborhood restaurant and from the moment you step into the doors, the energy proves that to be true. Our menu is layered with a variety of elegant, yet casual dishes and the atmosphere is bursting with charm. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 5+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

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