Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Innovation

DineAmic Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

BCBS Dental

Eye Med Vision

Company-paid Short-term Disability

Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company-paid Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Commuter Benefits

401K + Match

Monthly Food & Beverage Allowance and

Job summary

DineAmic Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead one of our venues in Chicago. You will design menus, manage the kitchen, and oversee food costs, inventories, and ordering.

The role requires strong leadership to recruit, train, and mentor staff while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen and exceptional guest service. You will lead the Sous Chefs, manage budgets, and collaborate with corporate culinary teams on menu items and seasonal adjustments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years high-volume kitchen as an Executive Chef, up to 4 years preferred.
• Proven experience creating a safe work environment incorporating teamwork and professional development.
• Ability to efficiently identify issues and problem solve.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness, and results.
• The ability to handle stress in a productive way as well as the ability to delegate while maintaining control.
• Proficient computer skills, basic math skills, and ability to operate a point-of-sale system.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum of 50 hours per week required.
• Holds a current SERV safe (or equivalent) certification

Responsibilities

• Design and develop menus and recipes; manage staff and kitchen operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional kitchen; control food costs and inventories.
• Coach and develop Sous Chefs; oversee training and performance reviews.
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relations, and cost optimization; ensure production standards.
• Coordinate with restaurant leadership on lunch/dinner specials, guest experience, and event support.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Quality focus

Stress management

Computer skills

Math skills

POS system

Shift flexibility

SERV Safe

Education

SERV Safe certification

Job description

DineAmic Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead one of our venues in Chicago. You will design menus, manage the kitchen, and oversee food costs, inventories, and ordering.

The role requires strong leadership to recruit, train, and mentor staff while maintaining a safe, clean kitchen and exceptional guest service. You will lead the Sous Chefs, manage budgets, and collaborate with corporate culinary teams on menu items and seasonal adjustments.