Executive Chef jobs in Springfield, IL

Executive Chef directs and oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers, utilize seasonal ingredients, and maximize profits. Being an Executive Chef develops and tests new recipes. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction. Additionally, Executive Chef troubleshoots and resolves operational issues. Complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Executive Chef typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Executive Chef typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Chef
  • Five Star Senior Living
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • The Opportunity

    The Executive Chef will be responsible in managing the daily operations of the kitchen area, implement production process, menu planning, catering, manage food cost, labor cost and have overall understanding of HACCP. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience supervising and supporting production functions of the kitchen team members, ability to motivate staff and to continually improve performance.

    What You’ll Do

    Lead the Department

    • Plans menus for daily food service operations.
    • Develops culinary team members through appropriate coaching, training and mentoring.
    • Maintains compliance standards for meal service, food quality and task performance.
    • Performs daily audits of safety, sanitation, food quality, meal delivery at point of service, and quality standards to optimize financial and operational productivity.

    Collaborate

    • Oversees managers in a diverse environment; establishes and maintains effective client and resident relations
    • Establishes good rapport and professional relationships with all vendors, clients, and health officials.
    • Maintain a courteous and effective working relationship with all departments including those interaction of team members and representatives of the kitchen/Back of House.

    What You’ll Bring

    Experience & Education

    • BS/BA in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality Management, preferred
    • Certified Dietetic Manager Program (or state equivalent or degree equivalent), preferred
    • Minimum 2 - 5 years related experience at Executive Chef, Chef Supervisor, or equivalent level.
    • Success, recognition, and achievement working in fast-paced environment
    • Completion of Five Star executive chef certification program within 12 months of employment to maintain position

    Attention to Detail

    • Successful execution of a consistent inventory resulting in the tracking of Cost of Goods and the management thereof
    • Implementation and upkeep for safety and sanitation standards within the Back of House and beyond, ensuring the highest level of safety standards for food, products, storage areas, and any other area which could impact the health and safety of guests, visitors, residents, vendors, or team members.
  • 12 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Holiday by Atria - Montvale Estates
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? The people you serve. When you work at Atria, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest peopl...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Chef manager
  • Eurest
  • Decatur, IL FULL_TIME
  • Eurest Position Title : Chef Manager Decatur, Il. As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We fe...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Chef Manager
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Decatur, IL FULL_TIME
  • Compass Corporate Position Title: Chef Manager Decatur, Il. $60,000 - $65,000 / year As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Sous Chef
  • Niemann Foods
  • Springfield, IL FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARYThe Sous Chef works with the Restaurant Manager to produce diverse menus that appeal to the customer. The Sous Chefs duties include but are not limited to providing excellent customer service, ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Chef Manager
  • Compass Group
  • Decatur, IL FULL_TIME
  • Eurest Position Title: Chef Manager Decatur, Il. As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We fee...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Restaurant General Manager
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Springfield, IL
  • General Manager Employer: Wingmen V, LLC Restaurant Managers have different responsibilities in our locations. Managers ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Troon International
  • Decatur, IL
  • ** Executive Chef** **Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition Number****:** EXECU003065 Showing 1 location **J...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sous Chef
  • Troon International
  • Decatur, IL
  • ** Sous Chef** **Job Category****:** Food & Beverage **Requisition Number****:** SOUSC003064 Showing 1 location **Job De...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grocery Store Clerk Multiple Departments
  • Quality Food Centers Inc
  • Decatur, IL
  • **Grocery Store Clerk Multiple Departments** **Location:** Decatur, IL, US, 62522 **Position Type:** Employee **FLSA Sta...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Subway - Food Service - Part Time Subway - Camp Butler, Springfield, IL
  • Road Ranger
  • Springfield, IL
  • Description POSITION SUMMARY: Working under the supervision of the Subway Management Team the Food Service employee is r...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • MOD Super Fast Pizza, LLC
  • Springfield, IL
  • At MOD, we believe companies can and should be a source for good in the lives of the people they employ and the communit...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook - Part Time
  • Christian Horizons
  • Springfield, IL
  • Overview: BE PART OF SOMETHING MORE At River Birch Living, a part of Christian Horizons, you'll find a rewarding place t...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Dishwasher
  • Olive Garden
  • Springfield, IL
  • For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below. Our Winning Family ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois. As of 2013, the city's population was estimated to have increased to 117,006, with just over 211,700 residents living in the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Sangamon County and the adjacent Menard County. Present-day Springfield was settled by European Americans in the late 1810s, around the time Illinois became a state. The...
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Income Estimation for Executive Chef jobs
$79,330 to $107,340
Springfield, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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