Executive Chef - High-Volume Kitchen & Growth

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Student Loan repayment benefit

401k

Competitive Salary

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Job summary

KINGS DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT in Rosemont, IL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver premier dining experiences. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and a track record of culinary excellence.

The Executive Chef will oversee back-of-house operations, control food and labor costs, and ensure top quality and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in a full-service, structured dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including supervision, inventory controls and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through leadership and hands-on management.
• Manages all back of house staff with ongoing training and development.
• Achieves or exceeds budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversees inventories, and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation procedures and organization per regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food cost management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Job description

KINGS DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT in Rosemont, IL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and deliver premier dining experiences. This role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and a track record of culinary excellence.

The Executive Chef will oversee back-of-house operations, control food and labor costs, and ensure top quality and sanitation standards in a fast-paced environment.