Executive Chef | Seasonal Menus, Team Leadership, Growth

Lettuce Entertain You; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection & CriticalIl

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring Beatrix Oakbrook in Oak Brook for an Executive Chef with 2+ years of executive leadership experience. This role drives BOH operations, leads hourly and management teams, and partners with divisional leaders to develop seasonal menus.

The position offers benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, PTO and restaurant discounts across 130+ locations, with opportunities for growth and career-long training.

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.

Skills

Executive leadership

BOH operations

Menu development

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring Beatrix Oakbrook in Oak Brook for an Executive Chef with 2+ years of executive leadership experience. This role drives BOH operations, leads hourly and management teams, and partners with divisional leaders to develop seasonal menus.

The position offers benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, PTO and restaurant discounts across 130+ locations, with opportunities for growth and career-long training.