Top 600 Recipe development Jobs in Chicago Il

Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef
Alter Brewing + Kitchen —Oak Brook, IL
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Fluids Engineer
CNH Industrial —Oak Brook, IL
- $86,625 - $132,825 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Italian Cuisine Sous Chef
DO & CO —Des Plaines, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cake Decorator
Buck Russell's —Wilmette, IL
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bakery
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef Manager
Aramark —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Scientist Product Development
Mars —Chicago, IL
- $74,511 - $102,453 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Scientist, R&D - Product Dev
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $68,900 - $86,100 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
2027 US HR Trainee Program
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Recruiting
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
2027 US Operations Trainee Progam
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Research Chef
Bell Flavors and Fragrances —Northbrook, IL
- $50,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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R&D Development Engineer
Hexpol TPE Americas LLC —Broadview, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Culinary Associate, Recipe Tester
Purple Carrot —Chicago, IL
- $39,520 - $43,680 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2027 US Finance Trainee Program
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Project management
- Entry level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Senior Data Analyst
Wonder Group, INC —Chicago, IL
- $134,000 - $157,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- SQL
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Associate Manager, Culinary
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
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Manager, R&D - Culinary Innovation Lab
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $104,200 - $130,200 a year
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Scientist, R&D - Product Dev
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $77,800 - $97,300 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Culinary Development Manager
Boar's Head —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
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R&D Lab Operator - Bakery & Confectionery
FERRERO —Chicago, IL
- $69,280 - $92,374 a year
- Online Application
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Product Development Food Scientist
Mizkan America —Mount Prospect, IL
- $84,900 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program

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Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef

Alter Brewing + Kitchen
Oak Brook, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 - $65,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Kitchen health and safety standards
Teamwork
Operations management
Food service health code compliance
ServSafe
Coaching
Cost control
Team development
Profit & loss
Quality control management
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Hospitality industry experience
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Organizational skills
Managing kitchen staff
Food ordering
Restaurant cost management
Profit and loss analysis
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Staffing management
Staff development
Communication with kitchen staff
Team building

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Alter Brewing + Kitchen is looking for a passionate, hands-on Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. We are a craft brewery with a scratch kitchen focused on great food, great beer, and creating an experience our guests want to come back for.

In this role, you will play a key part in leading daily kitchen operations, developing and executing high-quality food, and building a strong culinary team. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership to maintain consistency, control costs, reduce waste, and ensure every plate leaving the kitchen meets our standards.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment where leadership, teamwork, accountability, and hospitality are essential. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing people, solving problems, and taking pride in both the food and the team behind it.

Responsibilities

Lead daily BOH operations and ensure smooth, organized kitchen execution during prep, service, and close.
Work closely with the Executive Chef to execute culinary direction, menu standards, recipes, and seasonal features.
Assist with menu development, recipe testing, Burger of the Month, beer-paired specials, and brewery-inspired food offerings.
Lead and develop cooks, prep cooks, dish staff, and other BOH team members through hands-on training, coaching, and accountability.
Set the tone for a positive, professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.
Manage kitchen shifts and ensure proper staffing, station coverage, communication, and execution.
Maintain consistent food quality, portioning, presentation, and ticket times.
Follow and enforce all food safety, sanitation, cleaning, and workplace safety standards.
Conduct line checks, prep checks, temperature checks, and daily kitchen inspections.
Assist with inventory, ordering, receiving, product rotation, and proper storage.
Monitor food cost, labor, waste, and portion control while helping the team operate within company goals.
Maintain proper prep levels and production plans based on sales, events, and business volume.
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen kitchen profitability.
Support brewery events, private events, catering, banquets, and high-volume service periods.
Collaborate with the FOH and brewery teams to create a seamless guest experience.
Help create and maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment.
Step into any position when needed and lead by example during busy services.
Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and provide feedback on staffing, product, equipment, and operational needs.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience, preferably in a high-volume restaurant, brewery, gastropub, or scratch-kitchen environment.
Proven experience leading and developing BOH teams.
Strong understanding of high-volume food production and service.
Experience with menu execution, recipe standards, prep systems, and food quality.
Experience with inventory management, ordering, receiving, food cost, and waste control.
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, and health department requirements.
Experience with catering, private events, banquets, or other high-volume functions is preferred.
Ability to read and understand P&L-related food and labor metrics.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to coach, train, motivate, and hold team members accountable.
Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and high-volume event periods.
ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification is preferred.
A genuine passion for food, hospitality, craft beer, and creating memorable guest experiences.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a culinary leader, not just a manager.

The right person is someone who is comfortable putting on an apron, jumping on the line when the kitchen gets slammed, helping a new cook learn a station, working through a difficult service, and still making sure the team finishes the night stronger than they started.

You should take pride in scratch cooking, consistency, cleanliness, organization, and developing people. You should also understand that working in a brewery environment is about more than just the kitchen — it's about creating an experience that connects great food, great beer, and great hospitality.

Join the Team

At Alter Brewing + Kitchen, we believe great kitchens are built by great teams. As a member of our culinary leadership team, you will have the opportunity to help shape our food program, develop future culinary leaders, contribute to new menu ideas and brewery-inspired specials, and play an important role in the continued growth of our kitchen operations.

Bring your passion for food, your leadership, and your love of hospitality. We'll bring the beer.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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