Executive Chef | Upscale Full-Service Restaurant in Joliet, IL

Salary up to $85,000, plus performance bonus and a full benefits package

The Role in One Line

A respected restaurant group in Joliet, IL is looking for an Executive Chef ready to take full command of the kitchen, protect the standard on every plate, and build a team that wants to stay.

Why This One Deserves a Look

You've turned down openings before, and for good reason. Most don't offer the scope your experience has earned. This one does. You'll run back-of-house on your terms, with the authority to shape how the kitchen operates and the support of a stable group that knows what strong culinary leadership is worth.

If your current spot has hit a ceiling, or the leadership around you has shifted, this is a clean step forward with real room to grow.

Where You Take Charge

• Back-of-House Operations—Run the full kitchen, prep through close, and keep every station moving at the standard the room demands.
• Menu Execution—Deliver each dish with precision and consistency, service after service.
• Food Quality—Guard the plate. Presentation, flavor, and consistency stay non-negotiable under your watch.
• Cost Management—Control food and labor costs with the financial discipline that keeps quality and margins in step.
• Team and Culture Development—Hire, coach, and grow cooks into leaders, building a kitchen defined by accountability and respect.

What You Bring to the Pass

Required:

• Three or more years as an Executive Chef in a high-volume steakhouse or upscale full-service restaurant.
• Proven command of food and labor cost management without cutting corners on quality.
• A steady hand during peak service and the judgment to hold standards when the pressure climbs.

Preferred:

• A genuine track record of mentoring culinary talent and developing teams that stick around.

What the Group Offers

• Salary up to $85,000, based on your experience.
• Performance-based bonus tied to the results you drive.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Clear career growth and leadership development.
• The backing of a stable, respected restaurant group.

How to Apply

Selective by nature? Good. This role rewards leaders who choose their next move with intention. If it fits where you're headed, apply today and let's start the conversation.