Executive Chef: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen & Talent

Rainforest Cafe, Inc.; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discounts

401(k)

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in a high-volume, full-service setting. You will drive food quality, consistency, safety, and exceptional execution while mentoring staff and managing costs.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and a commitment to developing talent within a dynamic hospitality brand. This position is based at our location in Illinois and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Culinary Management, with 2+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume full-service setting.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, inventory controls, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Leads the culinary team to ensure food quality, consistency, safety, and execution.
• Oversees back-of-house staff, training, development, and performance follow-up.
• Manages labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversees weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary management

High-volume kitchen

Staff development

Job description

Rainforest Cafe, Inc. is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in a high-volume, full-service setting. You will drive food quality, consistency, safety, and exceptional execution while mentoring staff and managing costs.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, accountability, and a commitment to developing talent within a dynamic hospitality brand. This position is based at our location in Illinois and offers a competitive salary and benefits.