Top 136 Chef Jobs in Vernon Hills, Il

Executive Chef
The Garlands of Barrington —Barrington, IL
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability 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
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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Sous Chef
StoryPoint —Libertyville, IL
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Executive Chef
CIEL VERNON HILLS LLC —Vernon Hills, IL
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- English
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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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Chef Manager
Taher, Inc —Libertyville, IL
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
- Food provided
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Pastry Chef
Catering and Special Events Company —Arlington Heights, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef
DO & CO —Des Plaines, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Teksky LLC —Wheeling, IL
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Sous Chef
Boulder Ridge Country Club —Lake in the Hills, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef/Line Cook / Pizza Maker
Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria —Fox Lake, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef at Hilton O'Hare Airport
Hyde Park Hospitality —Chicago, IL
- $68,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager
The Saddle Room —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Jr. Sous Chef
Mather Place —Wilmette, IL
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group —Barrington, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Recruiting
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Pastry Chef
Towne & Oak —Winnetka, IL
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Resort Sous Chef
Great Wolf Lodge —Gurnee, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Sous Chef
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse- Rosemont —Rosemont, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Personal Chef
Rely Services Inc —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Chef

The Garlands of Barrington -
Barrington, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $120,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Menu design
Customer communication
Assisting with meal planning
Specialty dish recipe development
Fine dining experience
Labor cost analysis
Team development
Casual dining experience
Kitchen cost control
Plating
Managing event budgets
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing kitchen staff
Menu costing
Restaurant cost management
Managing hospitality operations budgets
Meal planning
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Teaching
Hospitality management

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

Base Salary $110,000 - $120,000

(With a discretionary Annual Incentive Bonus)

Role Definition:

The accomplished and passionate Executive Chef is responsible for leading the culinary program to create memorable dining experiences for members of our premier senior living campus to meet and exceed the expectations of customers. The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations, including multiple dining venues, resident dining, private events, and special celebrations. The Executive Chef manages and trains staff that meets The Garlands’ standards of fine dining and hospitality and builds trusted and valued relationships with the customers.

Benefits for Employees (working 30 hours + per week)

Paid time off
Paid holidays
401k (with match)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance

Benefits for All Employees (Full-time and Part-time)

Heated, underground parking
Upscale Employee break room
Employee referral awards
Employee Assistance Program
Uniforms provided

Reporting Relationship:

Reports directly to the Food and Beverage Manager.

Principle Accountabilities:

Ensures that food and beverages available to customers are of exceptional quality.
Interacts with customers to build relationships, collect information that assists in meeting their personal needs, and ensure their satisfaction and special dietary needs and requests are met.
Develops elevated menu selections that reflect member favorites and encourages use of The Garlands’ dining venues, along with pricing for all restaurants, banquets and special events.

Develops and maintains the allocated budget for all restaurants, banquets and special events which includes inventory, food costs, and labor while delivering outstanding value.
Recruits, coaches, inspires and educates culinary Team Members through positive mentorship with regard to menu selections and their preparation, along with suggested wine pairings.
Maintains the highest level of sanitation and safety standards in all kitchens and related facilities.
Maintains appropriate levels of inventory in kitchens and related facilities and is responsible for conducting monthly inventory.
Trains and directs Food and Beverage Team Members in The Garlands’ customer service standards and culinary operations standards, with a commitment to exceptional quality and hospitality.
Works collaboratively with all nutrition and healthcare Team Members to satisfy dietary compliance without compromising flavor or presentation
Works collaboratively with all hospitality Team Members to develop engaging culinary events, chef’s tables, holiday celebrations, and cooking experiences.

Performance Standards:

CUSTOMER SERVICE & COMMUNICATION

Demonstrates excellent listening skills and communicates effectively while conveying patience and understanding.
Responds to customers by promptly researching various options and following through with necessary actions in a timely and effective manner.
Treats all customers with dignity and respect and establishes a trusting relationship with them, while maintaining confidence.
Provides continuous training and communication with staff, while holding them accountable for working collaboratively and providing the highest quality of food and beverage services that meet and exceed The Garlands’ standards. Reinforces and rewards positive performance and takes action to correct performance that falls short.
Ensures all food is prepared and presented according to The Garlands’ standards and that it meets and exceeds the expectations of customers.
Develops creative menus that reflect a wide variety of choice, introduces new concepts, and continually elevates the dining experience while incorporating member preferences.
Prepares descriptions and pre-shift tastings for dining Team Members to educate them about the menu selections and their preparation, along with appropriate wine pairings.
Trains kitchen Team Members on appropriate sanitation and safety measures and holds them accountable for maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen.
Demonstrates knowledge of The Garlands’ entire facility and directs customers appropriately, according to their needs.

ADMINISTRATION

Completes inventory of food accurately and timely.
Processes invoices accurately and timely.
Develops schedules of employees to ensure all positions are fully staffed.
Completes performance appraisals, developmental tools and corrective actions in a quality manner and on a timely basis.
Completes Incident Reports accurately and timely.
Completes Concern Reports accurately and timely.

FINANCIAL

Negotiates the most competitive pricing available to a community of this size and makes purchases within budget.
Recommends cost-savings opportunities.
Manages food and labor costs within allocated budget

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

A culinary degree and a minimum of five years experience in fine and casual dining, with two of these five years in a position of management (i.e., Sous Chef) is required.
Fine dining or private club experience is preferred with a genuine desire to connect with members and guests.
A sanitation license is required.

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop seasonal menus with fresh ingredients, scratch cooking and present food that is creative and memorable.
Must be able to develop a budget for food and labor costs and manage costs within budget.
Must be a flexible, highly customer service and people oriented individual with a love for the culinary arts who demonstrates compassion, patience and understanding, and is willing to do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of service.
Must be a team-oriented individual who enjoys working collaboratively with others, creating an inspiring and high-performing environment, and communicating very effectively at all levels.
Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to handle a wide variety of responsibilities simultaneously, which may include long hours (including weekends and holidays) and constantly changing priorities, while maintaining an upbeat, customer service focus, are a must.
Calm, collaborative leadership and the ability to teach, guide, communicate, evaluate, recognize and develop a quality conscious and customer-oriented staff is required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to walk and stand continuously
Must be able to handle sharp objects and varying temperatures, especially heat

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