Executive Chef

Mora Oak Park in Oak Park, IL is looking for one executive chef to join our team. We are located on 201 Harrison Street. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and hard-working.

We are an established, high-volume sushi and Asian fusion restaurant (85 seats) in Chicago seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to take full ownership of kitchen operations.

We are in a rebuilding phase and need a leader who can stabilize the team, implement structure, and drive performance.

This role is ideal for:

• A current Executive Chef who wants more control and upside
• OR a strong Sous Chef ready to step into an Executive Chef role

What You’ll Do

• Lead all kitchen operations (sushi hot line)
• Hire, train, and develop a reliable team
• Take ownership of food quality and consistency
• Control food cost, inventory, and ordering
• Build schedules and manage labor efficiently
• Implement systems that improve speed and reduce stress
• Work directly with ownership on menu and profitability

What We’re Looking For

• Proven kitchen leadership experience (Exec Chef or strong Sous)
• Ability to take control of a kitchen and stabilize it quickly
• Strong understanding of food cost and labor management
• Experience in high-volume service
• Sushi or Asian cuisine experience preferred
• Availability for nights and weekends

Compensation Structure

This role includes performance-based bonuses tied to results:

• Food cost control
• Labor management
• Team stability and retention
• Overall restaurant performance

Why This Role Is Different

• Real ownership of the kitchen
• Opportunity to rebuild and shape the team
• Bonus structure that rewards performance
• Support from ownership during transition

Apply

Please send your resume and a brief introduction describing:

• Your leadership style
• Experience managing kitchen costs
• Why you’re ready for this rol

“We are looking for someone ready to step in immediately and take ownership of the kitchen.”

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