Executive Chef

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States EMA Full time
About EMA

EMA, a Mediterranean restaurant in Chicago's River North, is seeking a skilled Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, inventory management, and staff development.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the opening shift process, including food orders, inventory, and price updates.
  • Direct and manage BOH operations, including food prep, cooking, and inventory management.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams, fostering a Culture of Caring.
  • Track and control food cost, and purchase and order food products and supplies.
  • Partner with the General Manager to create prep lists and assign production duties to BOH staff.
  • Perform regular line checks to ensure quality of all menu items.
  • Review and maintain recipe books with the General Manager and management team.
  • Ensure effective communication between FOH and BOH teams.
  • Partner with the General Manager to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop BOH employees and teams.
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
Qualifications
  • 4+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a full-service restaurant.
  • Ability to lead and develop teams.
  • Skilled in managing BOH systems.
Benefits

EMA offers a competitive salary, quarterly bonus, paid time off, 401(k), medical insurance, and more. We are a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people.


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