Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group

Executive Chef

Glenview, IL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago
BudgetingInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationFood Safety

About the role

  • The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and success of Lago's culinary operations.
  • This role oversees all back-of-house functions, including menu development, food quality, kitchen team leadership, inventory management, food and labor cost controls, and operational excellence.
  • The Executive Chef is expected to uphold Lago's commitment to authentic Italian cuisine, exceptional hospitality, and culinary innovation while fostering a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, train, mentor, and manage all kitchen staff to promote a collaborative and positive work environment.
  • Control food costs and manage inventory by implementing effective ordering, storage, and waste reduction procedures.
  • Collaborate with Lago leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and cost management.
  • Regularly inspect kitchen operations, equipment, and staff performance to maintain the highest standards.

Requirements

  • Energetic and positive leadership style, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams in high-pressure environments.
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership/executive chef role.
  • Ability to work long hours standing, lift 40+ pounds, and operate in hot/cold kitchen environments.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration across FOH and BOH teams.

Nice to have

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.

Skills

  • Strong communication skills to work effectively with managers, kitchen staff, dining room personnel, and guests.

Benefits

  • ABOUT LAGO Excellence is coming to Glenview, at a restaurant called LAGO, the creation and vision of Fabio Viviani.
  • If you believe in this idea and vision, it's time to help us build the next great experience for our guests.
  • Develop innovative and seasonally driven menus that reflect Lago's vision and elevate the guest experience.

Company info

  • Uphold and model company values, policies, and standards at all times.

Equal opportunity

  • We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU.
  • We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world!
  • Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that.
  • Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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