Executive Chef: Lead Creative Mediterranean Menus & Teams

Ema; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Protection & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ema Chicago, located in River North, is seeking an Executive Chef with 5+ years of executive kitchen leadership. You will oversee BOH operations, guide hourly and management teams, and collaborate on seasonal menus with divisional leaders.

We offer a competitive salary range, quarterly bonus, paid time off, 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and growth opportunities across Lettuce Entertain You's 130+ locations. Candidates should be ready to work varied shifts and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skilled in managing BOH systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs.
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
• Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
• Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
• Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed

Job description

Ema Chicago, located in River North, is seeking an Executive Chef with 5+ years of executive kitchen leadership. You will oversee BOH operations, guide hourly and management teams, and collaborate on seasonal menus with divisional leaders.

We offer a competitive salary range, quarterly bonus, paid time off, 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, and growth opportunities across Lettuce Entertain You's 130+ locations. Candidates should be ready to work varied shifts and travel as needed.