Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Growth

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability

PTO & holidays

403(b) retirement match

Fitness center

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Covenant Living Communities and Services in Chicago is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, plan menus, and supervise purchasing, inventory, and staff development for high-volume dining services. You will manage food preparation, portioning, garnishing, and presentation while ensuring safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor cooks, control labor and food costs, and uphold quality standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences for

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required.
• Preferred: Culinary Arts Degree.
• Sanitation certifications due within 6 months of hire; Safe Food Handling certification.
• Experience: 3+ years supervisory as Executive Chef or equivalent in a high-volume restaurant.
• 7+ years in managing high-volume, fast-paced kitchens; 5+ years in fine dining leadership.
• Knowledge: diverse culinary methods, inventory and cost control, staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of food production including menu planning, purchasing and inventory.
• Oversee preparation, portioning, garnishing, presentation, and safe storage of foods.
• Direct kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with ServSafe and HACCP.
• Manage budget, labor, and cost controls; establish operating standards.
• Train chefs and staff; ensure ongoing certification and professional development.
• Ensure sanitary facilities, safe handling of food, and adherence to safety rules.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-volume kitchen

Fine dining

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Covenant Living Communities and Services in Chicago is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, plan menus, and supervise purchasing, inventory, and staff development for high-volume dining services. You will manage food preparation, portioning, garnishing, and presentation while ensuring safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor cooks, control labor and food costs, and uphold quality standards to deliver exceptional dining experiences for