Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

The Post Oak; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining, retail,与

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Rainforest Cafe is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team in a high-volume operation. You will mentor staff, uphold exceptional food quality and safety standards, and drive performance across the kitchen to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership, accountability, and a track record of developing talent within a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of culinary management experience, including 2+ years as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, full-service setting.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, supervision, and cost control.
• Proven leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Manages all back-of-house staff in a high-volume kitchen and drives training and development.
• Achieves or exceeds budgeted labor and cost targets through planning and execution.
• Oversees weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintains sanitation procedures and OSHA-compliant work areas.

Skills

Culinary Management

Executive Chef experience

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Job description

Rainforest Cafe is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team in a high-volume operation. You will mentor staff, uphold exceptional food quality and safety standards, and drive performance across the kitchen to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The role requires hands-on leadership, accountability, and a track record of developing talent within a fast-paced hospitality environment.