Chef de Cuisine

The Little Gem Restaurant / Encore! by Little Gem
Oak Park, IL

Job Details

Chef de Cuisine

Required Years of Experience

5 years

Description

This position provides the culinary leadership of our restaurant, and events division.

REPORTS TO: HEAD OF CULINARY OPERATIONS

TYPE: FULL TIME

POSITION SUMMARY: The Chef de Cuisine has a genuine passion for good food, distinctive concepts and signature dishes. Building on the success of a much loved neighborhood restaurant, Gem is known for its fan favorite traditional dishes, innovative menu changes, seasonal weekly specials and top-notch ingredients prepared by skilled chefs that consistently maintain high-quality standards.

Come Join the Gem Leadership Team!

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years culinary leadership experience, preferably in a high profile, culinary driven environment.
  • Superior culinary skills with a proven track record as a chef and leader.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($85,000.00 - $105,000.00)

Perks: Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts.

Trial Period of 30 to 60 days to ensure cohesive, collaborative communication and job description requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and service.Manage inventory and control food costs to maintain profitability.
  • Lead and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all food service areas.
  • Coordinate menus for catering and special events.
  • Ensure exceptional dining experiences.
  • Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image.
  • Ensures that the prep and execution of menu is seamless must be the restaurant’s lead food safety expert. Ensuring that the facilities are meeting all Health Department requirements.
  • Communicates directly with the FOH and GM to ensure operational needs are met, staff food knowledge is complete and restaurant facilities are maintained.
  • Physically capable of standing, lifting, and working in a high-volume kitchen.
  • Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Skills

Strong Organizational Skills / Attention to Detail

Creativity in Menu Planning

Menu Development / Recipe Development

Kitchen Manager Certification

Events Management / Food and Beverage Pairing

Advanced Knife Skills

Knowledge of Food and Safety Procedures / Cleaning / Sanitation

Costing and Inventory Management

Vendor Management

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Portioning

Team Management

Leadership / Training Skills

Scheduling / Time Management

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Please send us a cover letter along with an up-to-date resume.
We look forward to meeting you!

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($85,000.00 - $105,000.00)

Perks: Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts.

Posted 2025-09-29

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