Executive Chef: Lead a Dynamic, High-Volume Kitchen

Kings Dining & Entertainment; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Competitive Salary

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Student Loan repayment benefit

Job summary

Kings Dining & Entertainment is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen with a hands-on, lead-by-example style. You will manage back-of-house staff, implement training, and drive food quality while meeting budgeted labor and cost targets.

The position offers an opportunity to grow with a dynamic team, with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off. Employment is full-time and in-person at our Illinois location.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef, in a full-service dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead back-of-house staff through training and development.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and ensure compliance with state/local regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Budgeting

Inventory controls

Food quality

Staff supervision

Communication

Job description

Kings Dining & Entertainment is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen with a hands-on, lead-by-example style. You will manage back-of-house staff, implement training, and drive food quality while meeting budgeted labor and cost targets.

The position offers an opportunity to grow with a dynamic team, with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off. Employment is full-time and in-person at our Illinois location.