Top 152 research development chef Jobs in chicago il

Client Executive Chef
Sifted —Chicago, IL
- $85,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Executive Chefs to Relocate to Dallas, TX
Big-Dill LCC —Chicago, IL
- Up to $100,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Spanish
- Casual dining restaurant
- 5 years
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Assistant General Manager -Kitchen & Operations Focus
FARE —Chicago, IL
- $48,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Inventory control
- Culinary experience
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef
Country House Restaurant —Clarendon Hills, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Culinary experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef Manager- Monday-Friday Sign On bonus $1000
QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Merchandising
- English
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Culinary R&D Manager
Acxion —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Mentoring
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Corporate Innovation Chef
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $104,200 - $130,200 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Maple Hospitality Group - Corporate Chef
MAPLE HOSPITALITY GROUP —Chicago, IL
- $135,000 - $150,000 a year
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- 4 years
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CAMPUS EXECUTIVE CHEF - IIT - CHICAGO - IL
Chartwells HE —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef
Hotel Lincoln —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sous Chef - Obama Presidential Center
Bon Appetit —Chicago, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef
Fifty/50 Group Corporate —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Sous Chef
The Midland Hotel Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Bachelor's degree
- Guest services
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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SOUS CHEF
Morrison Healthcare —Chicago, IL
- $72,000 - $81,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Commuter assistance
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R&D Chef
Farmer's Fridge Careers —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Project management
- 401(k) matching
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22h
Executive Chef - Corporate Dining (Chicago, IL)
Restaurant Associates —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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EXECUTIVE CHEF- CHICAGO, IL
Eurest —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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12d
Sous Chef - Fioretta
DineAmic Hospitality —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- Recruiting
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Regional Executive Chef/Group Head Chef-U.S.
Hawksmoor - Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $165,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Travel
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Executive Chef
Acanto —Chicago, IL
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Client Executive Chef

Sifted -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Internal mobility program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Unlimited paid time off
Dental insurance
Cell phone reimbursement
Vision insurance
Food provided

Qualifications

ServSafe
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality.

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner.

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients:

Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, energetic, imaginative Client Executive Chef who shares our vision for the reinvented lunch and readily embraces diverse nutritional needs. Our Executive Chef has a passion for creating unforgettable food experiences, takes a detail-oriented approach to elevating dishes, and wants to learn valuable business skills to further their career.

We provide daily lunch for some of the hottest startups. We need a chef who works well in a fast-paced environment, and is responsive to the needs of our clients.

Our ideal candidate has experience as a sous chef or senior sous chef at a high-end restaurant or hotel.

If you excel in the kitchen, love to experiment with fresh ingredients and can easily take feedback in stride, apply now and let’s get cooking!

What you'll be doing

Design, prepare and coordinate unique weekly menus supporting up to 450 guests per day
Support a scratch-cooking environment, producing menus across a variety of cuisines and flavors while accommodating dietary restrictions and allergens
Spearhead execution of new product lines and culinary practices
Participate in critical discussions regarding eater satisfaction and business growth with the client
Act as liaison between business team and culinary team regarding client details and feedback
Hire kitchen staff
Manage, coach and train the kitchen staff
Own supply ordering and inventory; oversee COGS
Monitor and manage portion control and food costs
Execute strict quality control and assurance
Ensure kitchen operations meet company and facility standards
Comply with and enforce sanitary regulations and safety standards

Our ideal candidate

Has 1-3 years of kitchen leadership experience
Enjoys exercising creativity in menu development
Understands diverse cooking methods, ingredients, and equipment
Is a natural leader in practice and attitude
Has excellent communication skills
Is comfortable being client facing, can present confidently and remain calm in pressured situations
Thinks quickly and critically under pressure
Is willing to learn and adopt business needs and practices
Is comfortable managing, organizing, and communicating using technology
Is experienced with Google applications (Gmail, Google Drive), Microsoft Office

Perks + benefits

Compensation : $80k-115k per year + yearly bonus opportunity; negotiable based on experience
Company-sponsored health insurance plans, including 100% company-paid HDHP, as well as vision + dental opt-in
401(k) program available after six months of employment
Unlimited paid time off; 10 paid company holidays
Monthly cell phone usage reimbursement
Free lunch during meal service
100% mileage reimbursement
Opportunities to take on larger roles within our organization + learn with a fast-growing start-up

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Weekdays

Weekly day range: Monday - Friday

Eligibility : This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid);

Work environment : This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices

Physical requirements : This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees make us better. We strongly encourage people of color, individuals with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary candidates to apply.

Employment at Sifted is considered at will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate this employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Offers of employment and continued employment at Sifted are contingent upon successful completion of trust + safety checks including a criminal history check, a motor vehicle record check (for positions that require driving), identity verification, food safety certification verification, and at least two reference checks.

The pay range for this role is:
85,000 - 115,000 USD per year(Chicago, IL)

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