Top 74 Chefs Jobs in Gurnee, Il

Executive Sous Chef
Valley Lo Club —Glenview, IL
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Culinary experience
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef - Evanston, IL
Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering —Evanston, IL
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Sous Chef
Addison's Steakhouse —McHenry, IL
- $16 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Famous Freddie's —Fox Lake, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Extended hours
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Culinary Operations Specialist
Edible Cuts —Kenosha, WI
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Catering Chef
The Hunter Group —Waukegan, IL
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Ravinia Green Country Club —Riverwoods, IL
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Luther Village Owners Corporation —Arlington Heights, IL
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Deer Path Inn —Lake Forest, IL
- From $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Basic math
Lead, Culinary – Innovation & Activations
Kraft Heinz Company —Glenview, IL
- $141,500 - $176,900 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Executive Sous Chef
Le Colonial Lake Forest —Lake Forest, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Executive Chef 2
Sodexo —Lake Forest, IL
- $70,975 - $91,850 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Chef
The Glen Club —Glenview, IL
- $105,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Executive Chef
Covenant Living of Northbrook —Northbrook, IL
- $67,295.00 - $93,610.25 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Culinary Systems Chef
Bon Appetit —Kenosha, WI
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef
CIEL VERNON HILLS LLC —Vernon Hills, IL
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- English
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Assistant Director Executive Chef
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago —Great Lakes, IL
- $80,950 - $121,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Driver's License
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
StoryPoint —Libertyville, IL
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
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EXECUTIVE CHEF
CulinArt Sector —Racine, WI
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef
Granite City Food & Brewery —Schaumburg, IL
- $75,000 - $78,000 a year
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Cooking
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Executive Sous Chef

Valley Lo Club
Glenview, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Food provided

Qualifications

Pre-cooking preparation
Teamwork
Collaboration
Culinary experience
Team development
Hiring
Culinary Arts
Associate's degree
Food safety
Professionalism

Full Job Description

Valley Lo Club is seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Sous Chef to lead our Lake Terrace à la carte dining operation while supporting a dynamic calendar of member events, banquets, and special functions. This is an outstanding opportunity to partner with a talented Executive Chef, mentor a strong culinary team, and help deliver the elevated private club dining experience our members value. Valley Lo offers a collaborative culture, engaged leadership, and a setting where quality, creativity, and consistency matter every day.

Responsibilities

Lead daily à la carte kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, plating, and service for Lake Terrace.
Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control across all menu offerings.
Assist with menu development, weekly features, and special event offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
Oversee scheduling, daily production flow, and line execution to maintain a smooth and efficient service operation.
Partner closely with banquet, catering, and front-of-house teams to deliver memorable member dining and event experiences.
Support inventory, purchasing, food cost controls, and waste management practices to help drive operational performance.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

Proven success leading high-energy à la carte kitchen operations in a private club, restaurant, resort, or comparable hospitality setting for 3-5 years.
Strong culinary leadership skills with the ability to hire, train, schedule, supervise, and inspire team members.
A hands-on leadership style and commitment to exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
Experience supporting menu development, seasonal features, and special event execution.
Working knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, food cost controls, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
A positive, professional, and accountable approach that helps foster a strong kitchen culture and excellent member experiences.
Culinary degree and related certifications highly preferred.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Culinary: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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