East Bank Club
Executive Chef
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sponsorship not specified$135k-$145kDetected 9 days ago
ComplianceForecastingInventory ManagementHREmployee RelationsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringHACCPFood Safety
About the role
- Job Details The Executive Chef is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial performance of all culinary operations at East Bank Club.
- Establish, communicate, and uphold culinary standards that reflect East Bank Club's commitment to excellence.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, respect, innovation, and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of culinary operating procedures, systems, and quality standards.
- Mentor and develop culinary leaders while creating clear pathways for professional growth.
- Promote teamwork across culinary, stewarding, purchasing, service, and support departments.
- Lead by example while maintaining a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, freshness, presentation, cleanliness, and organization.
- Maintain organized walk-ins, storage areas, and production spaces.
- Lead daily culinary meetings and shift briefings.
- Partner closely with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless service execution.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets.
- Drive financial performance through effective management of food cost, labor, purchasing, forecasting, inventory controls, and operational efficiencies.
Requirements
- Experience leading complex, multi-outlet culinary operations.
- Current food safety certification required.
Nice to have
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred
- equivalent experience considered.
Compensation
- $135,000-145,000 annually based on qualifications and experience Essential Functions: Culinary Leadership: Provide strategic leadership for all culinary operations across East Bank Club, including restaurants, retail food operations, catering, banquets, employee dining, and production kitchens.
Benefits
- Balance innovation, seasonality, wellness, member preferences, local market trends, operational efficiency, and profitability.
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