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How much do internship restaurant concept development jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship restaurant concept development in Chicago, IL is $19.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Restaurant Concept Development vs Restaurant Menu Development?

AspectInternship Restaurant Concept DevelopmentRestaurant Menu Development
CredentialsTypically students or entry-level interns with basic culinary or hospitality knowledgeExperienced chefs or culinary professionals with specialized menu planning skills
Work EnvironmentCreative, collaborative, often in a team setting during the early stages of restaurant planningFocused on recipe creation, ingredient sourcing, and dish design, often in a kitchen or culinary lab
Industry UsageUsed in the initial phases of opening a new restaurant or rebrandingApplied in refining or expanding existing menus or developing new dishes

Internship Restaurant Concept Development involves assisting in creating the overall theme, ambiance, and branding of a new restaurant, often during the planning phase. In contrast, Restaurant Menu Development focuses on designing specific dishes, recipes, and menu layouts to attract customers and ensure culinary quality. Both roles are essential but serve different stages of restaurant creation and operation.

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Chef de Cuisine | Elevated Italian Concept | Chicago, IL

One Haus

Chicago, IL

$85K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position: Chef de Cuisine

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 base salary plus 20% bonus potential

Schedule: Full-time | Evening, weekend, and holiday availability required

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including bonus opportunities, health coverage, paid time off, dining perks, and commuter benefits


Role Summary:

We are conducting a confidential search for a talented and driven Chef de Cuisine to support the culinary operations of a highly anticipated, chef-driven neighborhood restaurant concept.


This role works closely with executive culinary leadership to deliver elevated cuisine, maintain operational excellence, and foster a collaborative, high-performing kitchen culture. The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) will play a critical role in daily service execution, team development, inventory management, and maintaining the consistency and standards expected within a polished, high-volume environment.


The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with strong operational instincts, a passion for hospitality, and experience working within refined, detail-oriented kitchens.


What you bring to the table:

  • Strong ability to lead line operations while maintaining consistency, urgency, and attention to detail during service
  • Experience with creative culinary menu innovations and seasonal menu design
  • Experience supporting hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and development of back-of-house team members
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to train, mentor, and motivate culinary teams
  • Strong understanding of food quality, presentation standards, recipe consistency, and execution
  • Experience monitoring labor costs, inventory levels, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives
  • Ability to maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen safety compliance
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across BOH and FOH teams
  • Experience conducting pre-shift meetings, managing service flow, and supporting operational planning
  • Knowledge of food and labor costing, budgeting, and kitchen administrative functions
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation culinary environment


Why you’ll love working here:

  • Opportunity to be part of a chef-driven, growth-oriented restaurant concept
  • Collaborative and hospitality-focused culture that values creativity, teamwork, and professional development
  • Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities
  • Dining discounts and monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Commuter and additional lifestyle perks
  • Opportunity to work alongside respected culinary leadership within a polished, high-energy environment


Required Work Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a culinary leadership or kitchen supervisory role
  • Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurant environments
  • Strong working knowledge of kitchen operations, food costing, labor management, and inventory control
  • Prior experience training and developing culinary staff
  • Familiarity with kitchen systems, equipment operations, and basic administrative functions


Preferred Work Experience:

  • Background in elevated or chef-driven restaurant concepts
  • Experience supporting ordering, vendor relationships, and operational process improvement


Personal Qualities:

  • Passionate culinary professional with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
  • Collaborative, team-oriented, and solutions-driven leadership style
  • Organized and detail-focused with the ability to multitask effectively
  • Calm and composed under pressure in fast-paced service environments
  • Motivated to grow professionally within a dynamic hospitality organization
  • Hospitality-minded leader who values consistency, mentorship, and operational excellence