Head Chef

Job Description

Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Established Restaurant – Fox Valley Area

An established, busy restaurant and bar in the Fox Valley area is looking for a hands-on Head Chef to own the kitchen and lead our team.

What you’ll do

• Run all back-of-house operations, from prep through close

• Build and manage the kitchen schedule

• Handle food ordering, vendor relationships, inventory, and food cost control

• Hire, train, and lead kitchen staff

• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and inspection-ready

• Work with ownership on menu updates and specials

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of kitchen leadership experience (sous chef, kitchen manager, or head cook)

• Strong casual dining line skills: you can cook, not just manage

• Experience with ordering, inventory, and scheduling

• Food Service Sanitation Manager certification (or ability to obtain)

• Reliable, organized, and calm under a Friday-night rush

What we offer

• Salary: $60,000–$70,000

• Quarterly bonus tied to food cost, labor, and inspection targets you control

• Stable, independent business where your input matters

To apply

Send your resume and a short note about your experience. All inquiries kept confidential.