Founded in 1983, Food For Thought enjoys an esteemed place among Chicago's hospitality industry. At FFT we strive to be leaders in food, service, and creativity. We believe that all employees should feel valued and appreciated. We strive for our employees to feel a strong sense of belonging and encourage work-life balance. We are a phenomenal place to learn and develop professionally. Employees also have over 70 courses to choose from to help their career growth.

If you want to be part of creating experiences that matter, then apply today!

An Executive Chef oversees the daily operations of restaurant and hotel kitchens. This may include hiring, training and overseeing kitchen staff, and ensuring a high-quality, cost-effective product. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented and level-headed.

Job Duties

• Ensuring promptness, freshness and quality of dishes.
• Coordinating cooks' tasks.
• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.
• Designing new recipes, planning menus and selecting plate presentation.
• Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational and financial objectives.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers and dishwashers.
• Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.
• Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.
• Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 years culinary education.
• 5 years experience in similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of food profession principles and practices.
• Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Available to work on call, shifts, after hours, over weekends and on public holidays.

Working at Food For Thought

• Health insurance