Executive Chef — French Dining, Leadership & Benefits

DineAmic Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

BCBS Dental

Eye Med Vision

Short-term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Commuter Benefits

401K + Match

Monthly Food & Beverage Allowance and

Job summary

DineAmic Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef for La Serre and Bar La Rue in Chicago's West Loop. You will design menus, lead culinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure top-tier service across dining and cocktails.

Responsibilities include developing recipes, controlling costs, mentoring staff, and maintaining a safe, hygienic kitchen. SERV Safe certification and flexibility to work evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years high-volume kitchen experience as an Executive Chef.
• Experience creating a safe work environment with teamwork and professional development.
• Ability to identify issues and solve problems efficiently.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness and results.
• Ability to handle stress and delegate while maintaining control.
• Proficient computer skills and basic math; able to operate a POS system.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Minimum of 50 hours per week.
• Current SERV Safe (or equivalent) certification.

Responsibilities

• Research and collaborate with corporate chef team on seasonal menus and costs.
• Develop recipe books with ingredients, specs, and portion sizes.
• Coordinate with event teams on menus and activating spaces.
• Model high professionalism and kitchen culture; lead by example.
• Develop leadership goals for staff and foster continuous learning.
• Schedule and document performance reviews; address issues per SOP.
• Identify and develop key employees for growth and promotions.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and ordering; optimize labor and costs.
• Oversee purchasing of all food products and supplies; ensure daily orders.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and proper storage; enforce guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Food cost management

Sanitation standards

Safety compliance

Problem solving

POS system

Shift flexibility

Time management

Education

SERV Safe certification

Tools

POS system

Job description

DineAmic Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef for La Serre and Bar La Rue in Chicago's West Loop. You will design menus, lead culinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure top-tier service across dining and cocktails.

Responsibilities include developing recipes, controlling costs, mentoring staff, and maintaining a safe, hygienic kitchen. SERV Safe certification and flexibility to work evenings and weekends are required.