Chef De Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Chicago, IL
$90,000 – $105,000 + Benefits

Relocation stipend for US based candidates

We’re partnered with an exciting restaurant group in Chicago looking for a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen of a highly regarded, chef-driven concept.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who is passionate about great food, strong leadership, and team development. The client is looking for someone creative, hands-on, and highly engaged with their team - a leader who enjoys mentoring cooks, building culture, and maintaining exceptional standards day in and day out.

The ideal candidate comes from an elevated, chef-driven restaurant background and is ready to take ownership of the kitchen while continuing to push culinary excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading all day-to-day BOH operations and serviceManaging, training, and developing the culinary teamDriving food quality, consistency, and presentation standardsSupporting menu development and creative culinary initiativesCreating a positive and accountable kitchen cultureWorking closely with ownership on culinary and operational goals

What We're Looking For

Previous Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef experienceBackground in elevated, chef-driven restaurant conceptsStrong leadership and people development skillsPassion for mentoring and building high-performing teamsCreative mindset with strong attention to detailSolid understanding of food cost, labor management, and kitchen operationsHands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment