East Bank Club

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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