Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Guest Experience

Four Seasons; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Learning & development programs

401(k) with employer matching

Employee discounts & travel benefits

Free meals & dry cleaning

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is seeking an Executive Chef to lead Adorn Bar and Restaurant and oversee the hotel’s culinary department. You will support the goals of the Director of F&B, plan, organize, and direct the culinary team while ensuring guest satisfaction and lasting dining impressions.

You will demonstrate strong leadership, business acumen, and a passion for service, with responsibilities spanning menu creation, cost control, training, and collaboration with hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts.
• 5–7 years experience in culinary/food & beverage department head positions.
• Travel required: Some travel is required for training, conferences, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead repositioning of Adorn Bar & Restaurant within parameters, driving culinary innovation and guest experience.
• Coordinate selection, training, development, evaluation and corrective action for Culinary Department staff.
• Collaborate with Hotel Manager, General Manager, Director of F&B, Catering and Marketing to create menus for all F&B areas and set prices for daily menus.
• Oversee tastings for prospective business and coordinate with Catering to understand client needs.
• Ensure correct preparation and presentation of all food items and provide ongoing staff training.
• Control labor and operating expenses to maximize profit through planning, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation standards and compliance with regulations; partner with Stewarding for operations.
• Ensure proper certification and training for all staff.
• Set up quality controls and purchasing specifications; monitor operating criteria.
• Communicate with employees and attend meetings to ensure coordination between departments.
• Comply with Four SeasonsWork Rules and Standards of Conduct; work harmoniously with coworkers.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

English proficiency

Education

College degree in hotel/restaurant management or culinary arts

Job description

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is seeking an Executive Chef to lead Adorn Bar and Restaurant and oversee the hotel’s culinary department. You will support the goals of the Director of F&B, plan, organize, and direct the culinary team while ensuring guest satisfaction and lasting dining impressions.

You will demonstrate strong leadership, business acumen, and a passion for service, with responsibilities spanning menu creation, cost control, training, and collaboration with hotel leadership.