Chef Jobs in Chicago, IL
Chef jobs in Chicago are concentrated in River North, the West Loop, and Fulton Market, across fine dining, hotel food and beverage, and large-scale hospitality groups. Employers actively hiring include Lettuce Entertain You, Sodexo, and Aramark. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Average Percent of Time
40% Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, schedules, disciplines and supervises kitchen staff in kitchen during the cooking of food items.
20% Supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation, cooking and garnishment of various menu items.
15% Assists in the development and enforcement of policies to control food cost and quality.
10% Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
5% Leads menu planning activities.
5% Schedules culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
Assist Executive Chef with projects as needed- Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.
- Reports any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering, for service.
- Performs other duties as requested, such as V.I.P. parties and staff meetings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Activity Frequency
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Sixteen Sous Chef
- Sixteen Cooks
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.- Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
- Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
- Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers.
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
GROOMING
OTHER
BENEFITS: At Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago, we offer a range of employment benefits for this Full-time position, subject to any applicable eligibility, enrollment and/or benefit plan requirements. An overview of the benefits offered can be found on the Hotel's Career Center webpage here: Click Here.
E-VERIFY: Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago participates in the federal E-Verify program, an electronic system that verifies employment authorization in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with government databases. The company uses E-Verify only after an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. The company does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or candidates who have not received a job offer from the company.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Average Percent of Time
40% Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, schedules, disciplines and supervises kitchen staff in kitchen during the cooking of food items.
20% Supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation, cooking and garnishment of various menu items.
15% Assists in the development and enforcement of policies to control food cost and quality.
10% Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
5% Leads menu planning activities.
5% Schedules culinary staff so that proper coverage is maintained while keeping payroll costs
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
Assist Executive Chef with projects as needed- Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.
- Reports any equipment in need of repair to chef and engineering, for service.
- Performs other duties as requested, such as V.I.P. parties and staff meetings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Activity Frequency
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Sixteen Sous Chef
- Sixteen Cooks
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Thorough knowledge of hot and cold food preparation.- Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
- Extensive skill in usage of slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
- Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
- Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees and managers.
- Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e. knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slicers, etc.
- Ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
- Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
GROOMING
OTHER
BENEFITS: At Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago, we offer a range of employment benefits for this Full-time position, subject to any applicable eligibility, enrollment and/or benefit plan requirements. An overview of the benefits offered can be found on the Hotel's Career Center webpage here: Click Here.
E-VERIFY: Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago participates in the federal E-Verify program, an electronic system that verifies employment authorization in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with government databases. The company uses E-Verify only after an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. The company does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or candidates who have not received a job offer from the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Chef Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a chef job in Chicago?
The strongest path into Chicago's chef market is through its dense hospitality corridor stretching from River North through the West Loop and Fulton Market, where independent fine dining, hotel groups, and restaurant concepts cluster. Candidates with experience in high-volume or multi-outlet kitchens stand out, and familiarity with Chicago's seasonal, Midwestern-sourced menus is a real advantage with local operators over national chain experience.
Which companies hire chefs in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring chefs in Chicago include Lettuce Entertain You, Sodexo, and Aramark, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's employer mix skews heavily toward independent restaurant groups, major hotel properties along Michigan Avenue and the Loop, and large convention and catering operations tied to McCormick Place.
Are there remote chef jobs in Chicago?
Remote chef work is rare by nature, since most roles require hands-on kitchen presence. About 5% of chef openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be corporate food development, recipe consulting, or culinary content roles rather than line or kitchen management positions.
How can I get a chef job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Chicago is a prep cook or line cook role at one of the city's many high-volume casual dining or hotel banquet operations, which hire regularly and train on the job. Institutions like Navy Pier venues, large sports and entertainment facilities, and hotel groups with multiple food outlets consistently bring in entry-level kitchen staff and promote from within for candidates who show reliability and knife-skills basics.
Which industries hire the most chefs in Chicago?
The sectors hiring the most chefs in Chicago are Hospitality & Tourism, Food & Beverage, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's role as a major convention, tourism, and business travel destination keeps hotel food and beverage, large-scale catering, and independent restaurant groups as the city's dominant sources of culinary hiring year-round.
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