Executive Chef

Fine Dining Restaurant located inside a downtown Chicago hotel seeking a talented and experienced   EXECUTIVE CHEF   to join our team! The Executive Chef is a collaborator in defining the restaurant concept. He/She is responsible for helping create the overall vision, menu content (mix) and recipes. An Executive Chef is also responsible for making sure that the kitchen is set up for success everyday. RESPONSIBILITES: Create and maintain a dynamic menu that is both on-brand and cost effective. Create "specials" that highlight seasonal ingredients. Maintain profitability and account for food costs; verify all shipments and invoices. Monitor daily product sales reports; review and inquire about the comp/void reporting. Oversee that the staff maintains the quality of all products that are served to our guests from the time the product is delivered to our restaurant and all steps of storing, butchering and cooking until it reaches the guest. Hold responsibility for all aspects of the kitchen; observe the flow of production, providing assistance as needed. Hire, train and motivate the staff; develop a talent-pool for the company. Hold accountability to all staff performance; keep General Manager involved, as needed. Ensure that food production is technically proficient. Schedule all employees and monitor over-time; review payroll reports with General Manager. REQUIREMENTS: Preferred candidates will have culinary training, but we will consider equal equivalency in experience Must have 5+ years' in management Ability to be a hands-on leader, supporting the team in all aspects and stations, as needed Ability to prioritize time and strategy for support Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-moving environment WHY WORK WITH US? Paid Time Off Full benefits package after 90 days with 75% paid premiums 401k with employer match Flex Spending Accounts for Parking, Transit, Medical and Dependent Care Shift meal, dining discounts in other restaurant locations, and a great work environment! This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned by leadership.

Created: 2024-10-28