Chef Job at Private Listing, Chicago, IL

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  • Private Listing
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a chef-driven, hands-on Executive Chef who wants real ownership of a tight menu, strong standards, and a kitchen culture built on consistency, cleanliness, and craft. You’ll lead service, build systems, train a team, and drive food/labor performance—without losing what matters most: the food on the plate .

What You’ll Own Food, Execution & Standards
  • Lead daily BOH operations and service execution

  • Supervise prep, cooking technique, and plating to maintain consistent, high-quality dishes

  • Create a calm, organized line and prep environment with clear expectations

Menu & Program Development
  • Drive seasonal menu changes, monthly wine dinners, and private event menus

  • Own recipes, plating costs, and order guides

  • Build BOH/FOH training materials (including allergy awareness)

Leadership & Kitchen Culture
  • Hire, train, and develop BOH talent

  • Enforce and elevate company policies and standards—through coaching and accountability

Cleanliness & Compliance (Non-Negotiable)
  • Maintain clean, organized walk-ins, line coolers, and storage areas

  • Ensure labeling/dating and health code compliance

  • Maintain City of Chicago Certified Foodservice Manager & Allergy certifications

Cost Control (Smart, Not Stingy)
  • Schedule and manage labor 

  • Manage purchasing and protect margins

  • Lead weekly inventory and keep actual cost under 26% while minimizing theoretical vs actual variance

  • Weekly controllables review + monthly P&L review

What We’re Looking For
  • 2+ years kitchen management experience

  • Strong high-volume line, prep, and expo skills

  • Comfortable with systems: Toast POS, Sling scheduling, XtraChef inventory; Microsoft Office proficiency- must have strong Microsoft Excel skillset

  • A chef who leads from the line, trains by example, and takes pride in a clean, disciplined kitchen

Compensation & Benefits

Pay (performance-based increases): $70k-$75k.

Benefits:

  • 1 week paid vacation after 6 months

  • 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year

  • Company-subsidized health, vision & dental 

  • Bonus program based on financial cost control

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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