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Weekend Research Chef Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Ema

Executive Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with ... Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple ...

Ema

Executive Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with ... Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple ...

Beatrix

Executive Chef

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with ... Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple ...

Beatrix

Executive Chef

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Research, develop and execute seasonal menus and new menu items as directed in partnership with ... Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple ...

Bonyeon

Pastry Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$44K - $62K/yr

Continuously research and experiment with new pastry techniques, ingredients, and presentation ... Available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as the business dictates. * Excellent ...

MidTown Athletic Club

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$27 - $35/hr

... weekends and holidays. What You'll Do Our Sous Chefs are the artists and heart of our restaurants ... Continually working through R&D process with the Kitchen Manager to further dishes on the menu

Belmont Village

Chef Manager In Training

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60K/yr

... research-based programming with best-in-class care and a resident-centered approach. Our ... weekends and holidays. * Must be able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English

TCA Professional Services

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$35/hr

... weekends and holidays. What You'll Do OurSous Chefsare the artists and heart of our restaurants ... Continually working through R&D process withthe Kitchen Managerto further dishes on the menu

Midtown Athletic Club

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL · On-site

$35/hr

... weekends and holidays. What You'll Do OurSous Chefsare the artists and heart of our restaurants ... Continually working through R&D process withthe Kitchen Managerto further dishes on the menu

Koch Industries

Advanced Process Engineer

Lisle, IL · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Research new manufacturing technologies and possible uses for DSS manufacturing. Bringing findings ... At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ...

Sysco

Mandarin Sales Consultant

Chicago, IL

$67K - $84K/yr

Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs ... Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience, and/or related (Business ...

Sysco Corporation

Mandarin Sales Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$67K - $84K/yr

Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs ... Minimum 2 years of sales, and/or chef/restaurant management experience, and/or related (Business ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Research Chef vs Weekend Food Stylist?

AspectWeekend Research ChefWeekend Food Stylist
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary trainingFood styling courses, photography skills
Work EnvironmentTest kitchens, research labs, culinary settingsPhoto shoots, studio setups, editorial shoots
Industry UsageFood companies, culinary research, product developmentAdvertising, magazines, commercial photography
Search & Comparison IntentResearch, recipe development, culinary innovationFood presentation, visual styling, photography

Weekend Research Chefs focus on developing recipes and culinary research, often working in kitchens or labs. Weekend Food Stylists specialize in making food visually appealing for photoshoots and media. While both roles involve food, their skills, environments, and industry applications differ significantly.

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Executive Chef

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Oak Brook, IL

$70K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 88 rated restaurants

Job description


Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place, featuring healthy meets delicious menu options plus in-house pastries and signature cookies.


Beatrix Oakbrook 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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  • 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

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

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

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