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New Day Executive Search

Executive Chef

New Day Executive Search, Waukegan, Illinois, United States, 60085

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Executive Chef

Join a vibrant, top-tier gaming destination committed to delivering unforgettable guest experiences. As Executive Chef, you'll lead all culinary operations across multiple F&B outlets, shaping menus, mentoring teams, and driving excellence at every turn. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, growth-minded leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a high-volume, guest-focused environment that exudes genuine hospitality! Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary, medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K program, educational tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, transportation benefits (Ventra program), opportunities for advancement within a growing organization, inclusive, engaging, and collaborative workplace culture. Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications

4+ years of culinary management experience, 7+ years of foodservice experience in high-volume environments, experience overseeing multi-unit F&B operations or casino/hotel culinary programs, strong leadership, coaching, and team-development abilities, proven skill in food/labor cost control and P&L participation, proficiency with kitchen systems, inventories, and POS, ability to train, motivate, and manage large teams, eligible for required local gaming licenses/certifications. Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills

Experience driving guest loyalty through service excellence, expertise in developing kitchen action plans and operational systems, strong administrative capabilities (reviews, documentation, compliance), ability to build effective staffing pipelines and mentor internal talent, bilingual abilities, college degree (preferred), high-level culinary technical skill and creativity.