Executive Chef

Company: The Florentine
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Fine dining restaurant in downtown Chicago hotel seeks talented Executive Chef to join our team.Collaborate on restaurant concept, create menus and recipes, and ensure kitchen setup for success daily.Responsibilities:

• Create dynamic, on-brand menus and monitor profitability.
• Highlight seasonal ingredients with "specials" and verify shipments and invoices.
• Oversee product quality from delivery to guest table and maintain kitchen flow.
• Hire, train, and motivate staff, developing talent pool.
• Hold staff accountable, keep General Manager involved, and ensure technical proficiency in food production.
• Schedule employees and monitor overtime, reviewing payroll reports with General Manager.Requirements:
  • Culinary training or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 5+ years in management required.
  • Ability to be a hands-on leader, support team, and prioritize time and strategy.
  • Effective communication in fast-paced environment necessary.Why Work With Us:
    • Paid Time Off and full benefits package after 90 days.
    • 401k with employer match and flex spending accounts.
    • Shift meal, dining discounts, and great work environment.This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for job performance. Other duties may be assigned by leadership.

Keywords: The Florentine, Palatine , Executive Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Chicago, Illinois