Executive Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

403(b) Retirement Match

Fitness center

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for high-volume, fine-dining environments in our Chicago area facilities. You will oversee menu planning, purchasing, and food preparation, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role requires strong staff leadership, certification upkeep (ServSafe, sanitation), and the ability to manage costs and schedules in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Required High school diploma.
• Preferred Culinary Arts Degree.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent role at a high-volume restaurant.
• 7+ years experience managing high volume and fast paced commercial kitchens.
• 5+ years experience cooking in a fine dining environment and leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees the kitchen staff in the preparation and service of all food production.
• Directs daily operations of food production, including menu planning, purchasing, ordering, inventory and food preparation.
• Oversees the preparation, portioning, garnishing, presentation and safe storage of food and solves menu problems.
• Trains chefs and supervises staff, ensuring certifications and training are up-to-date.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Sanitation knowledge

Inventory management

Food preparation

Staff management

Scheduling

Cost management

Communication

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Sanitation certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Covenant Living Communities and Services is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for high-volume, fine-dining environments in our Chicago area facilities. You will oversee menu planning, purchasing, and food preparation, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

The role requires strong staff leadership, certification upkeep (ServSafe, sanitation), and the ability to manage costs and schedules in a fast-paced setting.