Innovative Multi-Unit Executive Chef

Bon Appétit Management Company; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Marketplace

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bon Appetit is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations for Carthage College. This role requires relocation to the Kenosha area and oversees multiple dining venues with a focus on scratch cooking, innovation, and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive multi-unit leadership experience in hospitality, a culinary degree or equivalent training, and a proven ability to manage food costs, menus, and a talented culinary team while upholding

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience within hospitality, food service, catering, hotels, resorts, or related environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchens, outlets, concepts, or service platforms.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, labor management, inventory management, and purchasing.
• Experience creating and executing diverse menus in high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends, sustainability initiatives, and guest preferences.
• Multifaceted communication, coaching, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary vision across multiple dining venues and service platforms.
• Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonality and guest preferences.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure a consistent guest experience.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, flavor, and execution.
• Drive culinary innovation and best practices.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary managers and kitchen team members.
• Foster an inclusive culture that supports learning and growth.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Manage food and labor costs, productivity, and purchasing to meet financial goals.
• Oversee inventory, vendor relationships, and product quality.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Champion food safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu development

Food safety

Cost control

Operational excellence

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Bon Appetit is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day kitchen operations for Carthage College. This role requires relocation to the Kenosha area and oversees multiple dining venues with a focus on scratch cooking, innovation, and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive multi-unit leadership experience in hospitality, a culinary degree or equivalent training, and a proven ability to manage food costs, menus, and a talented culinary team while upholding