Executive Chef: Culinary Leader & Kitchen Safety Champion

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) retirement plan with employer 6

Vacation program

Dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary and kitchen operations at our Park Ridge, IL location. You will manage staff, ensure HACCP and safety compliance, and participate in direct customer service and feedback reporting to the GM. The role includes training, labor scheduling and career development for the culinary team. The position is on-site with strong cost control expectations.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a professional kitchen setting.
• Current Safe Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Strong managerial and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire and train kitchen staff.
• Schedule and develop kitchen personnel.
• Develop client-facing menus and tastings as required.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety and SOP compliance.
• Monitor food cost, inventory, and production levels.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Team building

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Safe Food Handling Certificate

Tools

Office software

Email

Internet

FAA security clearance (on-ramp)

Job description

Air Culinaire Worldwide, LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary and kitchen operations at our Park Ridge, IL location. You will manage staff, ensure HACCP and safety compliance, and participate in direct customer service and feedback reporting to the GM. The role includes training, labor scheduling and career development for the culinary team. The position is on-site with strong cost control expectations.