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Executive Chef

$90k - $100k

Davidson Hospitality Group

Join The Team At Hotel Lincoln!

Perched in the heart of Chicago's lively Old Town, Hotel Lincoln isn't just a place to stayit's a place where personality shines. Our eclectic, boutique vibe pairs sweeping views of Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan with the kind of Midwestern charm guests rave about. Steps from the Lincoln Park Zoo, North Avenue Beach, Navy Pier, and the best of downtown, we're at the center of it all.

If you're passionate about hospitality, love a workplace with character, and want to be part of a team that delivers an unforgettable Chicago experience every dayHotel Lincoln is where you belong.

Overview

Are you a creative and dynamic Executive Chef looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an Executive Chef who is passionate about culinary excellence and has a track record of inspiring teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu development, food quality, and ensuring our guests are wowed by every bite. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and lead a team in a beautiful and upscale environment.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years kitchen management experience
  • 5+ years cooking experience
  • College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
  • Good working knowledge of sanitation standards and proper preparation and presentation of F&B
  • Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
  • Proven ability to effectively lead and train a diverse workforce
  • Willingness to set a high standard in the kitchen through leading by example
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates in humid and/or extreme temperatures

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

  • Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 24/7 Teledoc service
  • Free Maintenance Medications
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hotel Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
  • 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

Davidson Hospitality Group
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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