Executive Chef - Fine-Dining - Chicago 100-120K

Restaurant Executive Chef – High-Volume Fine Dining Restaurant (Chicago)

A high-volume, reputable fine-dining restaurant in Chicago is seeking a talented and motivated Executive Chef to lead their culinary team. This role is ideal for a chef who brings strong leadership, creativity, and the ability to execute at a high level in a fast-paced, upscale dining environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100-120K (based on experience)
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• Dining privileges and additional perks
• Opportunity to lead an established, busy kitchen with a strong team

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of kitchen operations in a high-volume fine dining setting
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency across all services
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal updates , bringing creativity while maintaining the restaurant’s culinary style
• Manage food cost, labor, and inventory to meet operational targets
• Maintain high standards for sanitation, food safety, and organization
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members
• Foster a positive, professional kitchen culture while maintaining efficiency during high-volume service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in a fine dining restaurant environment
• New Restaurant Opening Experience a plus
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-volume kitchen while maintaining quality and consistency
• Strong culinary creativity and menu development skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Solid understanding of cost control, inventory management, and kitchen operations
• Passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can balance creativity with operational excellence and guide a team to consistently deliver high-quality food and service.