Hotel Executive Chef

Nbutexas; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Employer-paid and voluntary benefits

Job summary

Nbutexas in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead a diverse, multi-outlet culinary operation at a distinctive upscale boutique hotel.

You will shape the culinary vision, develop menus, elevate the guest experience, build strong teams, and own the numbers across upscale dining, lounge, in-room dining, and events.

This hands-on leadership role requires 5+ years in Executive Chef roles, with banquet, catering, menu engineering, and profitability track record.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in upscale hotels or luxury venues.
• Proven leadership across multiple culinary outlets.
• Strong banquet and catering experience.
• Scratch-cooking background and upscale restaurant experience.
• Creative menu development with seasonal innovation.
• Ability to lead and develop Sous Chefs and culinary teams.
• Hands-on management of food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory.
• Balance creativity with profitability and operational discipline.
• Italian culinary experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse, multi-outlet culinary operation across dining, lounge, in-room dining, weddings and events.
• Shape culinary vision, develop menus, and elevate the guest experience.
• Build and mentor strong culinary teams, own standards and costs.
• Drive profitability while maintaining quality and consistency.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Mult-outlet leadership

Banquet & catering

Scratch cooking

Menu development

Team leadership

Food cost & budgeting

Operational discipline

Italian cuisine experience

Job description

A distinctive upscale boutique hotel is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead a diverse, multi-outlet culinary operation.

This is an opportunity for a chef who wants more than simply executing someone else’s playbook. You will have the autonomy to shape the culinary vision, develop menus, elevate the guest experience, build strong teams, and put your own stamp on the property.

The Executive Chef will oversee multiple culinary experiences, including upscale dining, lounge and café operations, in-room dining, weddings, banquets, catering, and special events.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in an upscale, luxury, boutique, resort, or full-service hotel
• Proven leadership across multiple culinary outlets
• Strong banquet, wedding, and catering experience
• Scratch-cooking and upscale restaurant background
• Creative menu development and seasonal innovation
• Strong leadership and development of Sous Chefs and culinary teams
• Hands-on knowledge of food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and menu engineering
• Ability to balance creativity with consistency, profitability, and operational discipline
• Italian culinary experience is a plus

The right chef is both a culinary leader and a business operator — someone who enjoys creating exceptional food while developing people, protecting standards, and owning the numbers.

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$130,000 base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Additional employer-paid and voluntary benefits

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Melissa Driza