Executive Chef

DESTIHL is looking for an Executive Chef to help lead our expanding culinary team in creating an unforgettable dining experience for our guest. On our team you can showcase your culinary skill and creativity while working with like-minded industry professionals.

We are looking for someone with at least ten years of culinary experience and a minimum of five years of culinary management experience.

Your Role:

Ensure Exceptional Guest Service – Ensure consistent production and excellent presentation of well-prepared, flavorful food

Show Your Creativity – Assist in the creation and development of unique food offerings that provide our guests with the ultimate dining experience

Lead a Team of Culinary Professionals – Provide leadership, motivation, support and development of our culinary team creating a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability

Ensure the Safety of our Guest and Team – Ensure operational compliance to DESTIHL Standards and State of Illinois Food Safety Standards

Collaborate with Key Partners – Maintain great partnerships with the brewery and brewpub teams as well as strategic partners to provide a seamless guest experience

What We’re Looking For:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Proven ability to be a self-starter and initiator
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Possess a positive, fun-driven attitude paired with a great work ethic and professionalism
• Proven ability to coach, lead and inspire a diverse team
• Understanding of and ability to demonstrate fundamentals of cooking
• Proven ability to use culinary skills in the creation of menu items that meet company standards and trends of guests

How to Stand Out:

• Previous culinary experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel
• Previous experience with on-site, off-site and wedding catering
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry trends and practical business applications
• ACF (Certified Executive Chef) certification, Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent restaurant/hotel field degree
• Multi-lingual

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Receive paid time off, health insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, and other benefits
• Premiere access to our award-winning beer
• Ability to work with a team of industry professionals

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)
• Culinary: 10 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person