Executive Chef

Executive Chef - Chicago

An established Chicago restaurant group is hiring an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at one of its Flagship location. We need someone who can set a high standard for food and service, lead a strong team, and keep the kitchen running well every day.

What you'll do

- Lead, train, and support the kitchen team.

- Maintain consistent food quality, prep, and service standards.

- Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and labor in partnership with the leadership team.

- Keep the kitchen organized, clean, and compliant with food-safety standards.

- Help develop menus and improve kitchen systems as needed.

What we're looking for

- Experience leading a busy restaurant kitchen, ideally as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine.

- Strong people management and communication skills.

- Sound judgment on food quality, staffing, and cost control.

- A hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm during service.

Please do not apply with major gaps in your resume.

To apply, reply to this posting with your resume and a short note about the kitchens you've led.