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There are currently 181 Executive Chef jobs in Des Plaines, IL hiring this July 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Executive Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Executive Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Executive Chef in Des Plaines offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Executive Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Executive Chef work in your area, Executive Chef jobs close to you, or local Executive Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Executive Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Executive Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Executive Chef Jobs Near You in Des Plaines, IL

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Top Paying Executive Chef Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Executive Chef

at The Glen Club
Skokie, IL, USA|
Range $105,000.00 - $130,000.00

Range $105,000.00 - $130,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Bonuses

Bonuses

Executive Chef

at Gibsons Tavern
Chicago, IL, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Compass Group
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Flexible Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Executive Chef

at Chef-Driven Property
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $120.00 - $140,000.00

Range $120.00 - $140,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

base salary

base salary

Strong bonus program

Strong bonus program

Generous PTO policy

Generous PTO policy

medical benefits

medical benefits

parking

parking

Cell phone reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Relocation

Relocation

Airline Lounges Executive Chef

at Sodexo
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Executive Chef, Toro

at FAIRMONT
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Complimentary upgrades

Complimentary upgrades

Extended stays

Extended stays

Discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties

Discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties

Special dining discounts

Special dining discounts

Wellness discounts

Wellness discounts

Exclusive colleague perks

Exclusive colleague perks

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Chef

at COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Executive Chef

at East Bank Club
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $135,000.00 - $145,000.00

Range $135,000.00 - $145,000.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

holiday bonus

holiday bonus

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Comprehensive health insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA and FSA enrollment

HSA and FSA enrollment

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Long-term care insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Free workout privileges

Free workout privileges

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Parking and transit benefits

Parking and transit benefits

Access to Tickets at Work discounts

Access to Tickets at Work discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Task Force Executive Chef

at Crestview Apartments
Chicago, IL, USA|Remote, Travel
Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Executive Chef- Event Venue/Night Club

at Goodwin Recruiting
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $100,000.00

Exact $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

health stipend

health stipend

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

performance-based bonus

performance-based bonus

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Collaborative workplace culture

Collaborative workplace culture

innovative workplace culture

innovative workplace culture

Fine Dining Seafood Executive Chef – Charleston, SC

at Goodwin Recruiting
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $125,000.00

Exact $125,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Major medical

Major medical

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Performance-based raises

Performance-based raises

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

relocation reimbursement

relocation reimbursement

Executive Sous Chef

at Pyramid Hotel Group
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

On-site wellness programs

On-site wellness programs

Executive Sous Chef - SL

at Sodexo
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Sous Chef - SL

at Sodexo
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Oak Park, IL, USA|Travel
Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Oak Park, IL, USA|Travel
Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Manager, Executive Chef - Walnut Room

at Macy’s
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $49,245.00 - $82,005.00

Range $49,245.00 - $82,005.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k

401k

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Chef Executive

at InterContinental
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $99,760.00 - $172,585.00

Range $99,760.00 - $172,585.00

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Executive Chef - Corporate Dining (Chicago, IL)

at Compass Group
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Executive Sous Chef

at Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $23.00 - $26.00

Range $23.00 - $26.00

Full-time

Full-time

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Sous Chef

at Beatrix
Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $55,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Partner benefits

Partner benefits

401(k)

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Manager, R&D - Culinary Innovation Lab

at Kraft Heinz Company
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Remote, Onsite
Range $104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Range $104,200.00 - $130,200.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

401k

401k

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Chef de Cuisine, Pastry - Eataly Chicago

at Eataly
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401K with match or RRSP

401K with match or RRSP

bonus program

bonus program

Free family meal daily

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Executive Catering Chef - DePaul University

at Aramark
Cicero, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Executive Bread Chef / Head Baker

at etta
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $75,000.00

Exact $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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