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Executive Chef
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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
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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.
Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States and Canada have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.
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