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Chef Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Chef

Chef

Patrice and Associates - Recruiting SpecialistsChicago, IL, United States
$90,000.00–$100,000.00 yearly
Full-time
POSITION TITLE : Commissary / Catering Delivery Chef.COMPENSATION : $90,000-100,000 USD Annual.BENEFITS : Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO, Sick Pay, and many more!. The Delivery Chef plays a key role in ...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
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EXECUTIVE CHEF

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USAChicago, IL, United States
$85,000.00 yearly
Full-time
EXECUTIVE CHEFClick Here to Apply OnlineJob Description Eurest Salary : $85000Pay Grade : 13Other Forms of Compensation : As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if ...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Banquet Chef

Banquet Chef

The Chicago ClubChicago, IL, US
The Banquet Chef will oversee the daily operations of the culinary banquet / events.They will ensure full member satisfaction through proper follow-through and communication of all details for a succ...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
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Pizza Chef

Pizza Chef

Pizza Arcade Restaurant and BarChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Neon Gardens, a true New York style pizza and bar is looking for an experienced and talented individual to contribute and continue to the early success of our brand. The candidate must have menu dev...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Personal Chef

Personal Chef

Sous | ChicagoChicago, IL, US
$35.00–$40.00 hourly
Sous is an in-home personal chef marketplace, connecting chefs with clients for weekly meal prep and special occasions.Chefs set their own prices and hours, and serve their own menus.Typical&n...Show moreLast updated: 28 days ago
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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

City CruisesChicago, IL, United States
Full-time
City Experiences is seeking Sous Chef for its City Cruises Operation in Chicago, IL.City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic...Show moreLast updated: 18 hours ago
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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Hawksmoor - ChicagoChicago, IL, US
Sous Chef – Hawksmoor Chicago.Chicago is the historical powerhouse of American beef, and when Hawksmoor found out about an actual powerhouse building, it felt like fate.So, after years of dre...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Marriott International IncChicago, IL, United States
$69,000.00–$92,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations.Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions.Works to con...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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TRAVELING CHEF

TRAVELING CHEF

Compass Group, North AmericaChicago, IL, United States
Full-time +1
We are hiring immediately for a full time TRAVELING CHEF position.Location : Midwest Dining - 1151 South Wood Street Chicago, IL 60612. Note : online applications accepted only.Monday through Friday, ...Show moreLast updated: 8 days ago
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Executive Chef, Productiontags.new

Executive Chef, Productiontags.new

Home ChefChicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Oversee product quality in a mass production kitchen Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance, and performance of every meal leaving our high-volume kitchen Implement and adhere to gold stand...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

The Spoke & Bird - All LocationsChicago, IL, US
The Spoke & Bird is a woman-owned and operated farm-to-table food hospitality group.We’re a cafe & beer garden, bakehouse, and wholesale company who supports other locally owned shops, employ...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Cornerstone Restaurant GroupChicago, IL, US
Cornerstone Restaurant Group (“CRG”), based in Fulton Market, is seeking a talented and creative Executive Chef with Italian cuisine expertise to lead the opening of CRG’s newest ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
Chef

Chef

N & J Entertainment LtdChicago, IL, US
Full-time
Career Advancement Opportunities.In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating innovative menus and preparing delicious meals for our customers. The ideal candidate is experienced, creative, and ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Executive Chef

Executive Chef

AramarkChicago, IL, US
Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Executive Chef for University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL.The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary st...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

EHS Recruiting CompanyChicago, IL, US
$70,000.00–$80,000.00 yearly
Full-time
Sous Chef Needed for Upscale Restaurant in the Naperville area!.Great opportunities for growth, as well! $70-$80k + bonus / benefits!. At least 2 years of CURRENT Sous Chef experience.Ability to balan...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

ConfidentialChicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Directly responsible for controlling all costs, food quality, and condition of kitchen areas of one or more food service outlets. Monitor, meet, and exceed budgeted food cost percentages of assigned...Show moreLast updated: 27 days ago
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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

The Hunter Group - ChicagoChicago, IL, US
EXECUTIVE CHEF NEEDED - STEAKHOUSE OPENING.To be considered, you must have at least 3 years experience as an Executive Chef know how to control food and labor costs, lead and develop a team and pro...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Coda Di VolpeChicago, IL, US
Coda di Volpe is seeking a Sous Chef to add to our creative and dynamic culinary team.We are a busy neighborhood Southern Italian inspired restaurant. Our focus is on VPN certified pizzas, a la...Show moreLast updated: 20 days ago
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Sous Chef

Sous Chef

AlineaChicago, IL, US
$70,000.00–$75,000.00 yearly
Alinea is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team in Chicago.The ideal candidate has extraordinary attention to detail, exacting focus, and strong kitchen management experience.This role requires dedi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Chef

Chef

MercaditoChicago, IL, US
Mercadito, River North, Chicago, IL.Mercadito is a vibrant, high-energy restaurant located in the heart of River North, Chicago. Known for our modern take on Mexican cuisine, we are passionate about...Show moreLast updated: 5 days ago
Chef

Chef

Patrice and Associates - Recruiting SpecialistsChicago, IL, United States
18 days ago
Salary
$90,000.00–$100,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

POSITION TITLE :   Commissary / Catering Delivery Chef

LOCATION :   Chicago, IL

COMPENSATION :   $90,000-100,000 USD Annual

BENEFITS :   Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO, Sick Pay, and many more!

SUMMARY :

The Delivery Chef plays a key role in supporting the Executive Chef by overseeing the daily operations of a large catering-focused kitchen.  This position focuses on driving and refining the delivery menu, ensuring consistency, and maintaining high standards of quality and service. The Delivery Chef will manage production, staff, and continuously enhance the culinary offerings for delivery clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assist the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen team, including recruitment, training, and daily task assignments. Act as a mentor and coach by setting performance objectives, conducting reviews, providing regular feedback, and addressing performance issues through corrective actions when necessary.
  • Ensure all staff adhere to proper sanitation procedures and are in compliance with uniform and food safety standards.
  • Lead and monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure it meets established guidelines and exceeds client expectations.
  • Perform regular kitchen walkthroughs and random food tastings to guarantee consistent quality in delivery and other culinary departments as needed.
  • Take the lead in driving menu creativity, updating the delivery menu, and managing client tastings.
  • Develop new recipes, create standard operating procedures, and maintain visual standards for plating and portion sizes.
  • Oversee the delivery of all culinary aspects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with standards.
  • Partner with the sales team and participate in client tastings and presentations as requested.
  • Serve as a liaison between the kitchen and operations teams, ensuring smooth communication and coordination for all deliveries.
  • Monitor kitchen equipment for cleanliness, safety, and functionality, and oversee any required maintenance or repair.
  • Ensure all deliveries meet high standards through daily production meetings with sales and operations teams.
  • Assist with placing vendor orders, overseeing inventory, and maintaining proper stock levels of food and cleaning supplies.
  • Perform other tasks as needed to support overall kitchen operations.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Culinary Arts degree or advance culinary arts certification is preferred
  • 6 years of successful experience within the hospitality industry, preferably with catering or hotel food service.
  • Completion of City of Chicago Department of Public Health Certified Food Service Manager certification preferred, or ability to complete the certification within 90 days after date of hire.
  • Impeccable service standards and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations that are understandable by the target audience
  • Ability to work effectively across all functional departments and foster a cooperative work environment
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
  • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, taste and smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch for 6 to 8 hours at a time.  Regularly required to lift and / or move up to 60 lbs. Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • May work in extreme heat and cold (non-weather and weather).
  • May work in wet conditions (non-weather and weather).
  • Noise level is low to moderate.
  • May work near toxic / caustic chemical and with fumes or airborne particles.
  • Will work near moving or mechanical parts.
  • Our client's catering company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment with our client without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

    Employment Type : Full Time

    Years Experience : 5 - 10 years

    Salary : $90,000 - $100,000 Annual

    Bonus / Commission : Yes