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Executive Chef

Ambar - Chicago
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
🍽️ Elevate Your Culinary Career – Join Us as Executive Chef! 🍴


At Ambar Restaurants, our mission is to create lifetime guests by delivering unforgettable dining experiences, one exceptional dish at a time. We are currently seeking a passionate, creative, and driven Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and inspire our culinary team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our brand and bring your culinary vision to life.

If you're a proven leader ready to take the helm in a vibrant, guest-focused environment, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are

Hospitality is the heart of our brand. Everything we do is rooted in tradition and the unique Balkan approach to hospitality β€” elevated to the highest level. We lead with integrity, empathy, honesty, and transparency. We pride ourselves on excellence and continuous growth, and we’re looking for someone who shares these values and thrives in a culture of collaboration and innovation.

What You’ll Do

✨ Provide visionary leadership and oversee all aspects of kitchen operations.

✨ Set and maintain the highest standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation.

✨ Lead and inspire a team of chefs and cooks, fostering a culture of mentorship, accountability, and excellence.

✨ Collaborate with restaurant leadership to innovate and evolve the menu, bringing fresh ideas and seasonal creativity.

✨ Manage food and labor costs, inventory, vendor relationships, and kitchen efficiency.

✨ Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with all health regulations and kitchen procedures.

What You Bring to the Table

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Proven success as an Executive Chef or equivalent leadership role in a high-volume, upscale kitchen.

🍽️ Expert knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen management, and modern food trends.

πŸ’‘ Strong leadership skills with a passion for training, developing, and elevating teams.

πŸ”₯ A deep love for food, a relentless pursuit of perfection, and a commitment to delivering unforgettable dining experiences.

Perks of the Role

πŸŽ‰ Competitive salary comprehensive benefits package
🌟 Full creative input and influence over culinary direction
🍽️ A collaborative, high-performance team environment
πŸš€ Opportunity to lead a respected and growing brand

Compensation Details
Salary: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Ready to lead with passion and purpose?
Join us and set the standard for culinary excellence β€” one dish at a time.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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