Executive Chef Job at Wish You Were Here Group, Mundelein, IL

  • Wish You Were Here Group
  • Mundelein, IL

Job Description

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced, highly organized Executive Chef to lead operations within a commissary kitchen supporting multiple locations. This role is ideal for a systems-driven culinary leader who combines strong culinary knowledge with a focus on standardization, organization, efficiency, and operational consistency.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Oversee daily commissary operations, production schedules, and food preparation across multiple locations.
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  • Develop, implement, and maintain standardized recipes, SOPs, production systems, and quality-control procedures.
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  • Establish clear systems for inventory, ordering, storage, labeling, food safety, and waste management.
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  • Create efficient workflows to ensure consistent product quality, accurate portioning, and timely distribution.
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  • Lead, train, and develop the culinary team, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
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  • Monitor food costs, labor, yields, and production efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement.
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  • Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards.
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  • Collaborate with restaurant and operations leadership to forecast production needs and continuously improve processes.
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Qualifications

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  • 5+ years of culinary leadership experience, ideally in a commissary, central production kitchen, catering operation, or multi-unit restaurant group.
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  • Proven ability to build and implement systems, procedures, and standardized processes.
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  • Strong organizational, planning, and production-management skills.
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  • Experience managing inventory, food costs, labor, and food safety compliance.
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  • A hands-on leader who can balance high standards with efficient, high-volume production.
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  • Strong communication skills and the ability to create structure, consistency, and accountability.
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The Ideal Candidate

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A detail-oriented, process-driven culinary leader who understands that a successful commissary operation relies on more than great food. They bring structure to complex operations, create repeatable systems, and build a team capable of delivering consistent quality at scale.

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Wish You Were Here Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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