Executive Chef Job at 8Hospitality, Chicago, IL

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  • 8Hospitality
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

A renowned Chicago restaurant is seeking an experienced and highly skilled chef with expertise in preparing authentic and traditional dishes from regional Italian cuisine. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of regional cooking techniques, local ingredients, and must speak fluent Italian to ensure authentic communication with our team and suppliers. Dishes should include:

 

Gundruk: A traditional fermented vegetable dish requiring specialized knowledge of fermentation methods.

 

Yomari: A sweet festival dish made from rice dough, filled with coconut and sesame.

 

Sel Roti: A unique ring-shaped rice bread prepared for festive occasions using traditional techniques.

 

Newari Khaja Set: A collection of traditional dishes from specific regional culinary practices, including Wo (Bara) and Choila.

 

Thukpa: A regional noodle soup with influences from neighboring cuisines, sometimes made with yak meat.

 

 

In addition to these regional specialties, the candidate must also demonstrate expertise in iconic Italian dishes, including:

 

Ragu alla Napoletana: A slow-cooked meat sauce from Naples.

 

Pizza Napoletana: Mastery in creating this traditional pizza with authentic ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala.

 

Sfogliatella: A delicate layered pastry with sweet ricotta filling, requiring advanced skills.

 

Struffoli: A traditional festive dessert made with honey-coated fried dough balls.

 

Pasta alla Genovese: A slow-cooked onion-based sauce from the Campania region.

 

 

Fluency in Italian is essential for this role, as the chef will need to communicate authentically with Italian-speaking staff and suppliers. Proven experience in fine dining and a strong focus on regional authenticity are required. If you meet these qualifications, please submit your resume and portfolio to brody@8hospitality.com.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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