Executive Chef

Empire Restaurant Group

48 West Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL

Full Time

• Salary ($75k - $95k)

Expires:

Oct 23, 2026 Be an early applicant

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details

Executive Chef / Potential Culinary Partner —

Fish & Oyster House Location:

Naperville, Illinois

Company:

Empire Restaurant Group

Compensation:

$75,000 - $95,000

Benefits:

Health, 401(k)

Additional opportunity: Potential ownership participation, subject to a separate agreement Empire Restaurant Group is looking for an Executive Chef with deep experience in Seafood to lead the culinary side of a restaurant project. We're looking for someone who can do more than create a menu: this person will build a kitchen team, establish standards, manage costs, and deliver food that gives guests a reason to come back. The right candidate will have a strong culinary point of view and the operational discipline to run a successful kitchen. We're open to discussing an ownership opportunity with a chef who is the right long term fit. What you'll lead Develop and execute the menu, from initial concept through ongoing improvements

Hire, train, and lead the kitchen team

Establish standards for quality, consistency, food safety, and service

Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory, and labor

Work closely with ownership on the restaurant's direction and performance What we're looking for Significant leadership experience in a seafood, fish house, oyster cuisine focused kitchen

Strong knowledge of ingredients, techniques, and menu development

A track record of building teams and running sound kitchen operations

Someone who enjoys taking ownership of results and wants to help build something lasting To apply, send your résumé and a short note about the kitchens you've led, the food you're most excited to make, and what you would bring to this opportunity.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary ($75,000.00 - $95,000.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Profit Sharing, Dining Discounts Required Skills Culinary Creativity Team Management Operational Discipline Strategic Planning Cost Control Communication Skills Problem Solving Mentorship