Executive Chef – High-Volume Kitchen Leadership

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our high-volume kitchen operations for residents, guests, and staff. You will oversee food production, menu planning, and service while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising culinary staff, maintaining sanitation compliance, managing inventory, and driving cost control. A Culinary Arts background and ServSafe/Sanitation certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required; Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• Current sanitation certification or within 6 months of hire.
• Safe Food Handling certification required.
• 7+ years in supervising high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• 5+ years in culinary leadership in fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Oversees kitchen staff in food production following recipes, specs, menus, and portions.
• Manages daily operations: menu planning, purchasing, inventory and equipment to meet goals.
• Trains chefs and staff; ensures certifications are current; provides feedback and evaluations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Staff training

Sanitation knowledge

Menu planning

Inventory management

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts degree

Sanitation certification

Safe Food Handling certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Covenant Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our high-volume kitchen operations for residents, guests, and staff. You will oversee food production, menu planning, and service while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include supervising culinary staff, maintaining sanitation compliance, managing inventory, and driving cost control. A Culinary Arts background and ServSafe/Sanitation certifications are preferred.