Executive Chef

Join  Maple Hospitality Group , where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and  two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant , known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating  iconic destinations .

We believe success hinges on  impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences . As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami, and Boston you'll find  endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education .

Our culture is built on four core principles:

• Generosity: Always give more, exceed expectations.

• Excellence: Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.

• Fun: Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.

• Fail Fast: Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.

What You Will Do: 

• Manage all sous chefs
• Maintain food and labor costs
• Maintains a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast paced environment
• Run the line and ensure quality service
• Daily food purchasing, inventory and prep production
• Communicates regularly with the Director of Operations and Ownership to influence the strategy for the F&B operation in the short and long term
• Prepare financial reports from annual budgets for monthly forecasting, meeting all goals and objectives set annually
• Collaborate with the Director of Food and Beverage on all Food and Beverage Division purchases, to ensure operational costs are kept within the forecasted budget
• Achieves budgeted revenues, controls costs (which includes labor, food, maintenance, etc.) and maximizes profitability related to the operations
• Participates and advises with recruiting, hiring and training, and provides career development for all staff members
• Provides leadership and feedback to CDC and Sous Chefs and conducts performance reviews to direct reports
• Prep work and maintenance of quality standards
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and front of house staff
• Schedule, mentor and manage line cooks, prep cooks and dish staff
• Menu development and creation of daily specials
• Maintain and stay up to date on procedures and regulations
• Other special projects or tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For
• 3+ years of Management experience
• High end level restaurant experience is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, Must be able to effectively communicate and relay information to staff
• Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality
• Polished, professional and energetic approach management
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment
• Must be able to support, lead, and motivate staff.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met
• Ability to be adaptable and abide by the policies and values of the company
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

This role requires

• Ability to stoop, reach, bend, climb, walk.
• Forward bend of head/neck for countertop activities.
• Repetitive upper extremity movements
• Grasp bilaterally
• Fine motor coordination
• Repetitive lifting
• Ability to move equipment and/or product up to 25 lbs.
• Complete position requirements in a hot, noisy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a variety of equipment safely.
• Must be able to be stationary for extended periods of time