Top 9 Lead cook Jobs in Dubuque, Ia

Executive Chef - Hotel Restaurant
Gecko Hospitality —Dubuque, IA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
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Bartenders/Kitchen/Serve
Backpocket Dubuque / Driftless Pizza Co —Dubuque, IA
- $10 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Bar
- In-person
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Food Service Worker Lead - Loras College
Aramark —Dubuque, IA
- ServSafe
- University
- Leadership
14d
Executive Chef
Q Casino + Resort —Dubuque, IA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
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Cook
Southwest Health —Platteville, WI
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Cafeteria Assistant Manager
Northeast Iowa Community College —Peosta, IA
- $16.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Lead Line Cook-Woodland's Restaurant
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa —Galena, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Backpocket Dubuque / Driftless Pizza Co —Dubuque, IA
Complete Servsafe Food Handling certification within first month of employment. Welcome and greet customers as they arrive. Pour beers and create mixed drinks.
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Bartender
River Rock Kitchen & Tap —Dubuque, IA
Ensures compliance with state laws by maintaining a "bar time" that is 15 minutes fast. Makes sure that all drinks are removed from the bar and tables by the…
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Executive Chef - Hotel Restaurant

Gecko Hospitality -
Dubuque, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
16 hours ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Menu design
Specialty dish recipe development
Team leadership
Team development
Professional development support
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Plating
Mentoring
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

Location: Dubuque, IA

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 DOE

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Dining Discounts, Hotel Discounts

Lead the Culinary Vision of an Upscale Dining Destination

Seeking an experienced Executive Chef for an exciting upscale restaurant in Dubuque, Iowa.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate culinary leader with experience in fine dining, upscale steakhouses, luxury hotels, or destination resorts. We're seeking a hands-on Executive Chef who excels at leading high-performing kitchen teams, creating innovative menus, maintaining exceptional food quality, and delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

Lead all daily Back of House (BOH) kitchen operations
Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop Sous Chefs, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and culinary team members
Create staff schedules and manage labor to support business demands
Develop seasonal menus, recipes, daily features, and innovative culinary offerings
Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution on every plate
Oversee food cost, purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and waste reduction initiatives
Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department standards
Monitor kitchen equipment, workflow, and operational efficiency
Partner closely with the Restaurant Manager and Front of House leadership to deliver outstanding guest experiences
Participate in VIP dinners, private events, banquet functions, and special culinary experiences
Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture focused on accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

5+ years of culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Manager
Experience in an upscale steakhouse, fine dining restaurant, luxury hotel, resort, casino, or destination dining concept
Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred
Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing successful kitchen teams
Strong background in menu development, recipe creation, seasonal programming, and food presentation
Experience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen budgets
Knowledge of premium protein programs, dry-aging techniques, and scratch cooking highly preferred
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional guest experiences

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
Employee dining discounts
Hotel discounts
Career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality organization

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Food Service Worker Lead - Loras College

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