Jobs · Manufacturing · Illinois

Executive Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants · Oak Brook, IL · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$70k/yrFull-time

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place featuring healthy, delicious menu options, in-house pastries, and signature cookies.

About the role

Oversee, monitor, and ensure effective and efficient back-of-house (BOH) operations, including consistent purchasing standards, inventory management, and food cost control. Provide leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering a Culture of Caring. Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new menu items in partnership with divisional leaders. Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs. Conduct quarterly audits of BOH standard operating procedures and systems.

Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food products and supplies. Collaborate with the General Manager (GM) and/or designated managers to regularly review and maintain recipe books, create new recipe costing, and update existing ones. Assist in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, supervising, and developing all BOH employees and teams as needed. Model and promote teamwork across all teams. Use tact and good judgment when addressing challenges with guests, vendors, and employees.

Work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites with or without overnight travel as needed. Physical requirements include moving and lifting up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and develop teams
  • Skilled in managing BOH systems

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Quarterly bonus
  • Paid time off, including paid holidays, personal days, and vacation
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Life, accident protection, and critical illness insurance
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Restaurant discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and wellness

Pay

USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 per year

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