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Executive Chef - Task Force

Company:
Onni
Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
May 15, 2025
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Description:

Are you a visionary culinary leader ready to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary? The Emily Hotel is seeking a dynamic Task Force Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations with innovation, precision, and passion. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind exceptional food quality, team mentorship, and operational excellence across our culinary team. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, inspire others through leadership, and have a relentless commitment to guest satisfaction and culinary creativity—we want you on our team.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefit Package.

Other benefits include Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program.

Annual Education Allowance

Generous Referral Program

Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events

Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel, and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

Oversee and manage Back of House (BOH) for efficient culinary operations.

Maintain an accurate plan of BOH staffing needs. Interview and hire candidates. Ability to determine applicability of experience and qualifications of job applicants.

Maintain labor cost through efficient scheduling.

Plan, implement and oversee BOH employee supervision, discipline, training, development and termination. Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.

Oversee training of new employees. Train and lead the staff in regards to all health code regulations.

Develop employees by providing ongoing feedback, establishing performance expectations and conducting performance reviews. Promote growth within the staff through leadership and positive energy. Help and inspire each employee to reach their greatest potential.

Demonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional. Instill trust and dependability amongst the staff always working with a team mind set and from a place of respect. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a harmonious working environment which is conducive to high employee morale, productivity and effectiveness.

Lead by example and set the standards for service by maintaining discipline and structure. Constantly promote teamwork amongst the staff and management by displaying creativity, trust, dependability and respect.

Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, product quality and cleanliness.

Manage food cost within the budgeted guidelines.

Ensure that all financial and personnel duties for the BOH are completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Adhere to company standards and projected growth by maintaining all costs associated with BOH.

Ensure a safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Work with GM to investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality.

Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of the kitchen. Ensure compliance with operational standards, health department regulations and all federal/state/local laws. Always follow and enforce company policies and procedures.

Ensure consistent high quality of food preparation and service.

Complete job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with the restaurant’s standards. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

What You Bring:

Must be possess high knowledge and skill of preparing leading attractive menu items

Excellent leadership and motivational skills

Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution dexterity

Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through as necessary

A clear thinker with the aptitude to analyze and resolve problems, exercising good judgment

Capacity to work well under pressure, meeting production schedules and timelines for service periods

Ability to hold oneself and others accountable

Salary Range:

$2000 - $2500 per week

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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