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Goodwin Recruiting

Goodwin Recruiting

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Catering Chef

Chicago, IL
full-time
Posted 10/17/2025
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Key Skills:
Catering operations management
Menu development
Financial management (inventory, labor, food cost control)
Leadership and team retention
Vendor relations
Budgeting and forecasting

Compensation

Salary Range

$50K - 75K a year

Responsibilities

Lead catering kitchen operations including menu development, financial controls, team leadership, and managing large-scale catering events.

Requirements

5+ years as a catering or banquet chef with expertise in fine dining, managing catering operations over $1M annually, strong leadership, and financial acumen.

Full Description

To Apply for this Job Click Here A growing and well-respected catering company is seeking an Catering Chef to join their team. If you are proven leader with a passion for culinary excellence, building and retaining elite teams, and have an affinity for financial acumen and controlling costs, we want to talk to you. Benefits/Compensation: • Competitive pay • Lucrative bonus program • Incredible opportunities for growth • Supportive company leadership • Great work-life balance Qualifications/Requirements: • 5+ years experience as Catering Chef or Banquet Chef in fine dining, scratch kitchen hotels or event venues • Progressive tenure in back-of-house operations with an affinity for fine dining, menu development, and scratch kitchen concepts • Expertise in managing catering operations exceeding $1M annually or more than 350 events per year • Exceptional leadership skills with a proven track record of retaining and promoting from within • Strong knowledge of managing finances: inventory management, labor management, food cost control, ordering and vendor relations, and budgeting and forecasting At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share. JOB ID: 166447 #post Katie Nemecek To Apply for this Job Click Here

This job posting was last updated on 10/20/2025

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