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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Beatrix - River NorthChicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$70,000.00–$100,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About US :

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place, featuring healthy meets delicious menu options plus in-house pastries and signature cookies.

Overview :

Beatrix is Now Hiring an EXECUTIVE CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for an EXECUTIVE CHEF with  5+ years of executive chef experience in a full-service high-volume restaurant .

Lettuce is a culinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people : we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Some of Our Executive Chef Benefits :

  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)

Responsibilities :

  • Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  • Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
  • Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
  • Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
  • Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
  • Partner with GM and / or designated managers / chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
  • Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to 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
  • Qualifications :

  • 5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Ability to lead and develop teams
  • Skilled in managing BOH systems
  • CAPOST

    Salary Range : USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 / Yr.