Executive Chef

Near Aurora, IL

Salary: $85K - $95K

Plus Bonus

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. Elevate the Experience.

We are searching for a dynamic Executive Chef who thrives on creativity, leadership, and delivering unforgettable dining experiences. This role leads culinary operations across restaurant dining, banquet events, and café outlets while building a strong, motivated culinary team.

If you are a chef who enjoys creating innovative menus, mentoring talent, and driving a high-performing kitchen, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead all culinary operations across restaurant, banquet, and café outlets
• Create innovative and seasonal menus that drive guest excitement and repeat business
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage food cost, inventory, and labor to ensure strong financial performance
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team
• Maintain top-tier food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with leadership teams to support events, programming, and revenue initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader
• Strong background in restaurant and banquet culinary operations
• Passion for menu development and culinary creativity
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities
• Expertise in food cost management and kitchen operations
• Food safety certification required

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a multi-outlet culinary program
• Opportunity to shape menus and culinary direction
• Build and develop a strong culinary team
• Be part of a leadership group focused on guest experience and growth

💡 If you know an Executive Chef in your network who might be ready for their next challenge, feel free to share this opportunity.

Send resumes to Kevin Buck at kbuck@geckohospitality.com