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The Hunter Group - Chicago hiring Executive Chef in Chicago, IL

Executive Chef

The Hunter Group - ChicagoMore Info

Chicago, IL
Full Time • Salary ($120k - $150k)
Expired: Nov 19, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

4 years


Job Details

ITALIAN CUISINE EXECUTIVE CHEF-PARTNER NEEDED TO LAUNCH USA CONCEPT 

USA CITIZENS or GREEN CARD HOLDERS ONLY WILL BE CONSIDERED

Our client is about to launch of a new brand with expansion plans across select US markets.

For this Executive Chef Partner launching an impactful Italy cuisine restaurant, we seek a visionary Chef Partner, who will play a pivotal role in this fine dining, Italy cuisine restaurant's future growth. We need a chef dedicated to creating an environment of creativity, passion, and community.

  • Pre-Opening Responsibilities: Develop plans for hiring, leadership, OSE selections, equipment plans, and smallware selections. Lead culinary menu development.
  • Leadership + Team Development: Build, lead, mentor and motivate a high performing kitchen team.
  • Menu Development + Implementation: Stay current with latest trends. Use creative control for menu changes.
  • Operational Efficiency: Ensure food costs and labor are within budget.
  • Culinary Leadership (5 year minimum) in various cuisines with a heavy focus on Italy cuisine concepts
  • New concept opening experience.
  • Knowledge of Italy culinary style including but not limited to cuisine, Pasta programs, Pastry Programs
  • Experience growing and scaling a new concept; multi-unit operations a plus.
  • Extreme ownership mentality; Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Competency in financial procedures & systems
  • Exceptional interpersonal and people skills

WE WILL PAY FOR RELOCATION

ONLY APPLICANTS LEGAL TO WORK IN THE US CONSIDERED


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($120,000.00 - $150,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k


Required Skills

Creativity in Culinary Arts

Community Building Within the Kitchen Team

Strategic Planning for Staffing and Resources

Mentorship and Coaching Abilities

Adaptability to Changing Menu Demands

Budget Management Skills

Experience in High Pressure Kitchen Environments

Ability to Inspire and Motivate Team Members

Strong Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills in Operational Contexts

Understanding of Customer Preferences in Fine Dining

Commitment to Quality and Excellence in Food Preparation

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Recruiting Agency

Part of The Hunter Group

The Hunter Group is a National Executive Search firm committed to responding to the increasing need for Professional, Career-oriented Candidates to fill Management and Executive level positions in the Hospitality and Food Service Industries.

We identify candidates who are unavailable through traditional means. We are involved with industry people every day so we know players all over! Our strong ties in the industry enable us to get the best candidates quickly.

We learn about your company and customize our services to your needs. We always represent you in a professional and honest way, cultivating an interest and excitement so the candidate you interview is motivated and informed.

We work expeditiously to provide you with outstanding, qualified candidates within days. We feel your urgency!

We interview and screen candidates and verify their information. We believe in full disclosure.

We thoroughly check references for your top candidates to verify their information. We find candidates to meet your goals.

We deal with many small businesses and large corporations, we know what's made them successful and offer ideas to our clients.

Since 1987 we've been committed to maintain communication. We stay in contact with the client and candidate throughout the hiring process. Our 6 month evaluation period is twice the norm.

"Always on Target...never missing a beat!"​

Leadership
Karen Fox

President

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