Executive Chef

East Bank Club, located in Chicago, is a prestigious and full-service private athletic and social club renowned for its exceptional facilities, diverse dining options, and focus on promoting health and wellness among its members. The club offers a wide range of amenities including top-tier fitness centers, swimming pools, tennis courts, and multiple dining venues that serve a diverse membership. With a commitment to providing an extraordinary member experience, East Bank Club strives to support its community’s lifestyle by delivering innovative and health-conscious culinary services tailored to balance nutrition, flavor, and creativity. The club is also engaged in fostering a vibrant, active community where members feel connected and inspired to lead healthy lives. Employment at East Bank Club offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for culinary professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

The role of Executive Chef at East Bank Club is a highly strategic and leadership-oriented position responsible for overseeing all culinary operations across multiple dining outlets including restaurants, banquets, retail food services, employee dining, and production kitchens. Reporting to the Food & Beverage leadership, the Executive Chef ensures operational excellence, financial performance, and the continuous evolution of the club’s culinary programs. This role requires a visionary culinary leader who can inspire and develop a high-performing team while establishing standards that represent the club’s commitment to wellness and exceptional hospitality. The Executive Chef will lead menu development with a focus on balancing wellness, flavor, seasonality, and operational efficiency, while fostering innovation and collaboration across departments.

Beyond culinary management, the Executive Chef maintains strict compliance with food safety regulations and ensures each culinary experience meets the highest standards of quality, presentation, and sanitation. They work closely with the Nutrition team and other club departments to align culinary offerings with wellness goals and emerging trends. The role involves budget management, cost control, purchasing oversight, and leveraging technology to improve operations and financial outcomes. Talent recruitment, development, and retention are also critical, as the Executive Chef must mentor future culinary leaders and manage a diverse team with integrity, accountability, and respect. This position offers an annual salary range of $135,000 to $145,000 depending on qualifications and experience. East Bank Club values leadership that is passionate about hospitality, member service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, making this opportunity ideal for a seasoned culinary executive poised to advance their career in an innovative wellness-focused hospitality environment.