Ema - Glenview hiring Executive Chef in Glenview, IL

Ema - GlenviewMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($70k - $150k)
Expires: Feb 16, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details
About US:

Ēma, a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, will open in Glenview, located on Patriot Blvd and East Lake Ave., in Summer 2024. This marks the second location for Ēma, with the first originating in Chicago’s River North neighborhood in June 2016.

Overview:

Ema Glenview is hiring an EXECUTIVE CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Executive Chef with 2 years of Executive Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

 

A Few of Our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

 

 

Why Work With Lettuce? 

 

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ 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 and apply today!

We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

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 $150,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $150,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Dining Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, 401k, Vision Insurance, Wellness Program


Required Skills

BOH Operations Management

Purchasing

BOH Operations Oversight

Inventory Management

Purchasing Standards

Inventory Control

Food Cost Control

Menu Development

Training and Development

Leadership

Recipe Costing

Team Leadership

Training

Interviewing and Hiring

Audit Procedures

Supervision

Vendor Management

Problem Solving

Time Management

Teamwork

Physical Ability to Lift and Move Items

Physical Abilities for Lifting

Customer Service

Physical Ability to Lift Weights

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Mediterranean, Tapas / Small Plates

Upscale Casual, Bar / Lounge

Part of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Ēma, a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood, is opening its second location soon in Glenview. Showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter California style of cooking, the menu will highlight local produce, unique spices and ingredients and is built around mezze, Mediterranean small plates meant for sharing. The bar program will feature a wine list with selections from the Mediterranean coastline, surrounding islands and California producers, as well as hand-crafted cocktail and Reserve cocktail menus.

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