Executive Chef
Compass Group•Highland Park, IL
•$105,000 - $115,000
About The Position
The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations at Ravinia Festival, ensuring exceptional food quality, innovative menu execution, and consistent standards across dining experiences. The role oversees kitchen operations, food safety, cost management, and development of a high-performing culinary team, with the goal of delivering memorable guest experiences. The Executive Chef collaborates with operations leadership to support seamless event execution.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments.
- Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation.
- Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls.
- Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience in social media preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards.
- Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards.
- Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals.
- Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules.
- Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success.
- Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance and AD
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Paid parental leave
- Holiday time off (varies by site/state)
- Personal leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Eligible associates may receive paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
