Executive Chef

Shaw's Crab House - River NorthChicago, IL, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

About US :

Shaw's Crab House is two restaurants in one : a casual oyster bar with freshly shucked oysters and a sophisticated seafood house featuring made-to-order sushi and more than 40 seafood dishes, including our signature Alaskan King Crab Legs.

Overview :

Shaw's 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 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. 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

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Salary Range :

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

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