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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 ($90k - $100k)
Expires: Dec 10, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details
Are you a chef with high volume, casual dining background and the dream to move into a FOH spot? We are offering this career path in under a year!
 
This is a working, lead by example gig, the systems and recipes are all in place. While we do not need creativity, we need an autonomous, emotionally mature leader who does not need hand holding, but who wants to mentor and grow with the company. We have 5 units and will continue expanding in California, Las Vegas and other Southwest cities.
Base Salary up to $100,000 plus an achievable bonus and benefits.
 
About the Role
Responsibilities include managing finances for kitchen operations, producing quality food, and training junior personnel.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high volume restaurant
  • Experience in leading and supervising junior chefs
  • Experience working within budgets, purchasing, inventory and p&l
Required Skills
  • Leadership
  • Financial management
  • Food quality assurance
  • Legal to work in the US
Preferred Skills
  • Experience in casual dining
  • Ability to work under pressure
 
If this is not your "jam", who do you know that could be a fit for this great company?
 
LOCAL CANDIDATES PREFERRED MUST BE LEGAL TO WORK IN THE US

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($90,000.00 - $100,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Potential Bonuses


Required Skills

Autonomy

Emotional Maturity

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Operational Management

Quality Control

Budget Management

Training and Development

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Communication

Time Management

Collaboration

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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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