Executive Chef Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Culinary leadership experience in corporate dining, hospitality, restaurants, catering, hotels, or related foodservice environments.
• Experience overseeing food production in high-volume, quality-driven operations.
• Knowledge of menu development, culinary trends, food safety standards, labor management, and financial performance metrics.
• Ability to inspire, coach, and develop diverse teams in a collaborative environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, guests, and cross-functional partners.
• Experience balancing hands-on culinary execution with strategic operational leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and changing business needs.
• Commitment to exceptional hospitality experiences and a positive workplace culture.
• Comfort using technology and business applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and operational reporting tools.
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading corporate dining, catering, conference center, or premium hospitality operations.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification.
• Experience managing budgets, purchasing programs, and food cost initiatives.
• Knowledge of current culinary, nutrition, sustainability, and foodservice industry trends.
• Experience collaborating directly with clients and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead account culinary operations, maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, and guest experience.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, client preferences, wellness initiatives, and current culinary trends.
• Oversee food production for daily dining services, special events, receptions, and catering functions.
• Partner with operations leadership on budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, food cost controls, and other financial objectives.
• Create a culture of collaboration, engagement, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members; support career growth and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and company standards.
• Build strong client relationships through responsiveness, creativity, and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with culinary, marketing, and operational partners to introduce programs, concepts, and guest experiences.
• Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and quality.
• Support sustainability initiatives, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing practices where applicable.
• Lead culinary execution for VIP events, client functions, and high-profile catering opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance and AD
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• 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)
• Annual performance bonus opportunity up to 20% of base salary