Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Executive Chef

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant.
Ability to lead and develop teams.
Skill in managing back-of-house systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee and monitor effective and efficient back-of-house operations, including consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and track and control food costs.
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the company's Culture of Caring.
Research, develop, and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders.
Ensure effective back-of-house training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs.
Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audits of back-of-house standard operating procedures and systems.
Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food products and supplies for the restaurant.
Partner with the general manager and/or designated managers or chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books.
Create new recipe costing and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with the general manager and designated chefs.
Partner with the general manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop back-of-house employees and teams as needed.
Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges involving guests, vendors, and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy.
Work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites, with or without overnight travel, as needed.
Move and lift up to 10 pounds; frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds; occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

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About US

Ema, located in Chicago's River North, is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking, highlighting local produce, unique spices and ingredients.

Overview

Ema Chicago is now Hiring an EXECUTIVE CHEF!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Executive Chef with 2 years of Executive Chef experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonus
Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 110 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 60 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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Responsibilities

Oversee, monitor and ensure effective and efficient BOH operations including monitoring and ensuring consistent purchasing standards and inventory, and tracking and controlling food costs
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with divisional leaders
Ensure effective BOH training in collaboration with divisional trainers and chefs
Conduct quarterly in-restaurant audit of BOH standard operating procedures and systems
Partner with designated chefs to purchase and order food product and supplies for the restaurant
Partner with GM and/or designated managers/chefs to regularly review and maintain recipe books
Create new and maintain existing recipe costing in partnership with GM and designated chefs
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed

Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

5+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant
Ability to lead and develop teams
Skilled in managing BOH systems

Salary Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

About the Company

Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Lettuce Entertain You is a Chicago-based, independent, family-owned restaurant group that owns, manages and licenses more than 110 restaurants across several states. It operates a diverse portfolio of concepts, from fast casual to fine dining, including brands like R.J. Grunts, Aba, Hub 51, Wildfire, RPM Italian, M Burger, Shaw’s Crab House, Mon Ami Gabi, and Beatrix. The company focuses on attracting and developing people with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, providing extensive training and rewarding talent and drive. Its product line is not a single dish but a collection of restaurant concepts and dining experiences under one organizational umbrella. The goal is to be the best in the business by cultivating talent, creativity, and high standards in hospitality, food, and service, across its growing portfolio.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1971

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