Executive Chef Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• 3–4 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience in fine dining or high-end culinary environments.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor large kitchen teams in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
• Advanced culinary skills and strong product knowledge, including seasonal and ingredient-driven cooking.
• Experience with menu development, quality control, and cost management.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, time-management, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or formal training.
• Food safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards during all services.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Supervise inventory, food rotation, and storage to minimize waste and control costs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and product innovation.
• Manage workflow and staffing to ensure efficient kitchen operations during high-volume service.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Support cross-department collaboration to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential