Executive Chef: Culinary Leadership & Kitchen Excellence

HAMPTON SOCIAL VENTURES LLC; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Weekly pay

Annual merit increase

Job summary

Parker Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for Match Haus in St. Charles, IL to oversee all culinary operations, lead the BOH, ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and brand standards.

You will collaborate with venue leadership to drive excellence and hospitality across the kitchen and service teams. The role requires 3–5 years of Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager experience, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of food cost and labor.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager in upscale, full-service restaurant.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Strong BOH financial literacy: food cost and labor.
• Experience with kitchen management software and inventory systems.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Back-of-House (BOH) operations, ensuring high standards in food preparation/presentation, and safety.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering accuracy, and kitchen efficiency to align with operational standards.
• Collaborate with General Manager & venue leadership to maintain seamless coordination between FOH & BOH teams.
• Recruit, train, and retain kitchen staff in alignment with company values and operational needs.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to foster a positive and skilled culinary team.
• Facilitate staff training on culinary techniques, safety standards, and sanitation protocols to ensure consistency.
• Work with General Manager and Regional Directors to manage kitchen labor costs and food cost percentages.
• Monitor and maintain BOH budgets, contributing to cost-saving initiatives and inventory controls.
• Analyze kitchen P&L reports to identify opportunities for financial growth and efficiency.
• Ensure BOH compliance with health, safety, & sanitation regulations, maintain required documentation.
• Train kitchen staff on proper food handling, storage, and equipment usage to uphold safety and brand standards.
• Enforce strict adherence to all safety protocols, including allergen awareness and emergency procedures.
• Maintain consistency/quality across menu items, adhering to recipes/brand standards.
• Partner with FOH leadership to ensure timely and accurate food delivery, meeting guest expectations.
• Enhance operational efficiency/improve guest satisfaction through culinary innovation/process improvements.
• Directly manage Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and BOH Support Staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Uphold food safety standards and support seamless coordination with FOH during service.
• Partner with FOH leadership to maintain a strong communication pipeline and ensure alignment on guest needs and operational flow.
• Develop and manage kitchen staff schedules to ensure proper coverage during peak hours.
• Conduct performance evaluations, address concerns, and uphold company policies for BOH staff.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

BOH financial literacy

Kitchen management

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen management software

Inventory systems

Job description

Parker Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for Match Haus in St. Charles, IL to oversee all culinary operations, lead the BOH, ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and brand standards.

You will collaborate with venue leadership to drive excellence and hospitality across the kitchen and service teams. The role requires 3–5 years of Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager experience, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of food cost and labor.