# Market Chef

> East Bank Club · Chicago, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

**Salary:** USD 70,000–80,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Food & Beverage

## Description

**Summary:**

-   Oversee and supervise kitchen in all phases of food storage, production, purchasing, requisitioning and sanitation
-   Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are ready for projected daily business
-   Drive each shift to maximize production
-   Handle personnel questions as they occur
-   Be part of a team that wants to create a dining experience that is on par with the club culture
-   Drive to help us all get better at what we do and to contribute to the greater good of our team
-   Have a passion for reaching for excellence with the idea that we can always do better
-   Must be willing to take on other areas as a team player at all times
-   Be open minded to different approaches and feedback
-   Help our community to live well

**Starting rate:** $70,000-80,000 annually

**Essential Functions:**

**Opening/Closing**

-   Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to club guidelines

**Daily Operations**

-   Give direction in all areas of the kitchen including dish, prep, receiving, cooks and culinary supervisors
-   Learn and practice our Mission and Core Values
-   Ensure proper DOH protocols for hot holding, cold holding and labelling
-   Ensure all Walk-ins are cleaned and organized throughout each shift
-   Prepare food to specification of the operation
-   Must be able to work and keep calm under pressure
-   Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items
-   Supervise line production at necessary times (expedite service)
-   Cooperate with front of house manager to ensure best possible service for the Members
-   Maintain Floor Operations
-   Ensure all areas are ready for service
-   Menu planning and execution within budgetary guidelines

**Management of Staff**

-   Supervise all hourly staff daily. Focus on specific outlet assigned for any given day
-   Resolve employee issues in conjunction with EC, HR and F&B Director
-   Assign, direct, or change job assignments as necessary
-   Verbal counsel and discipline employees; recommend any formal discipline to EC and F&B Director
-   Review employees as needed: 45-day, 90-day and annual reviews
-   Maintain proper Payroll protocols
-   Lead and inspire daily

**Other Job Functions**

All other job duties as assigned by management.  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

## Requirements

-   Previous experience in Purchasing and Receiving for a multi-function F&B operation
-   5+ years of supervisor or lead cook experience in restaurant, hotel or country club settings
-   Maintain proper food certifications specific to Chicago Laws
-   Ability to be a leader with a desire to educate and empower team members, creating accountability standards
-   Strong attention to operational and administrative detail
-   Exemplary interpersonal communication skills
-   Team player with enthusiastic outlook and creative mind
-   Ability to work well with others and be open to change and growth
-   Understand the idea of diversity, inclusion and belonging as part of our culture at EBC
-   Be able to contribute daily to improving or modifying our offerings
-   Contribute to long-term culinary strategy and growth
-   Huge understanding that there is no line between front and back of house. We are all working for the same result. To take care of our members on a daily basis
-   Ability to be available for holidays and weekends.  Flexible with schedule
-   Must be able to lift 50lbs
-   Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

## Benefits

**Time Off & Retirement**

-   Paid Time Off
-   401(k) with company match up to 3%
-   Value Sharing (Profit sharing)
-   Holiday Bonus
-   Paid Parental Leave

**  
Health & Wellness:**

-   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
-   HSA and FSA enrollment options
-   Short- & Long-Term Disability options
-   Life Insurance: Basic coverage equivalent to annual income, with voluntary options for additional coverage
-   Long-Term Care options: Coverage up to 50% of annual income
-   Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
-   EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
-   Pet Insurance through MetLife

**  
Employee Perks:**

-   Free workout privileges
-   Employee discounts in the Shop, Spa & Salon services and in the Market
-   Parking and transit benefits (pre-tax deduction)
-   Access to Tickets at Work discounts
-   Tuition reimbursement

_East Bank Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug/smoke-free workplace._

## Apply

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