Executive Chef Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.
• Skill in managing back-of-house systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor, and ensure effective and efficient back-of-house operations, including consistent purchasing standards, inventory, and food-cost tracking and control.
• Guide and lead hourly and management teams while fostering the company’s Culture of Caring.
• Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed, in partnership with divisional leaders.
• Ensure effective back-of-house training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs.
• Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audits of back-of-house standard operating procedures and systems.
• Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food products and restaurant supplies.
• Partner with the general manager and/or designated managers and chefs to review and maintain recipe books regularly.
• Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with the general manager and designated chefs.
• Partner with the general manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop back-of-house employees and teams as needed.
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
• Use tact and good judgment when addressing challenges involving guests, vendors, and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.
• Work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites, with or without overnight travel, as needed.
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds; frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonus
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, personal days, and vacation
• 401(k)
• 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 focused on mental health and wellness
• Career-long training and growth opportunities