Multi-Unit Executive Chef — Relocation to WI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations. This role drives creative menu development, maintains high food quality, and partners with leaders to optimize guest experiences.

The Executive Chef will manage cost controls, labor, and compliance while mentoring a diverse culinary team and ensuring safety standards across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in hospitality or related environments.
• Experience overseeing multiple kitchens, outlets, concepts, or service platforms.
• Proven success leading and developing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food cost controls, labor management, inventory management, and purchasing.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and guest preferences.

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.
• Recruit, train, and develop culinary managers and kitchen staff.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost controls

Labor management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Bon Appetit Management Company is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary strategy and daily kitchen operations. This role drives creative menu development, maintains high food quality, and partners with leaders to optimize guest experiences.

The Executive Chef will manage cost controls, labor, and compliance while mentoring a diverse culinary team and ensuring safety standards across multiple outlets.