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Job Description: Executive Chef
Location: Peoria, IL
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in Peoria, IL. As the Executive Chef, you will play a pivotal role in creating exceptional dining experiences and maintaining the highest food quality and presentation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the culinary team in menu creation, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation to exceed guest expectations.
- Manage kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
- Oversee inventory management, ordering supplies, and maintaining kitchen sanitation standards.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Executive Chef in upscale dining establishments.
- Culinary degree or certification from a recognized institution.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor kitchen staff.
- Understanding of food cost control, menu development, and kitchen safety regulations.

If you are a passionate and innovative culinary professional with a background in executive chef roles, we invite you to submit your resume to KBUCK@GECKOHOSPITALITY.COM for consideration. Join us in delivering culinary excellence in Peoria, IL.
Meet Your Recruiter
Kevin Phipps
Kevin, originally from Columbus, Ohio, discovered his passion while working part-time as a Front Desk Agent during college. After graduation, he swiftly climbed the ranks from Operations Manager to Director of Room Operations at a Las Vegas Marriott, then to an Assistant GM at a Hilton property in Dallas. He gained a taste for the Full-Service environment during a stint with Omni Hotels, leading to his role as General Manager at Mansfield National Golf Club, where he successfully elevated F&B sales and quality, garnering positive online reviews.
With a strong focus on generating sales, maintaining service standards, and tight P&L management, he moved through GM roles with Arcis Golf. Kevin later excelled in the role of General Manager of Weymouth Country Club, located just outside Cleveland, Ohio.
After a career in operations, Kevin now looks forward to connecting elite talent with world-class businesses.
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