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Head Chef - Chicago, IL

A new Sushi virtual kitchen with a focus on delivery and pickup services located at Addison and Kedzie Streets in Chicago is in need of a Head Chef. Makina Sushi is building a tech focused kitchen designed to thrive in a culinary environment where delivery and pickup are of growing importance. The successful candidate will collaborate with the founders vision and share their culinary experience and know how and be part of building a successful food business. 

Summary of Responsibilities:
The Chef will have a variety of evolving responsibilities and will work closely with the founders. 


  • Develop innovative menu items and recipes to appeal to the local market 
  • Provide ongoing assessment and implementation of the best equipment, procedures, and kitchen layout for safe and efficient operation 
  • Oversee and train staff members 
  • Coordinate with founders to properly schedule staff 
  • Coordinate with founders to communicate inventory requirements 
  • Interested in growing a business 

Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a kitchen or other professional cooking environment. 
  • Sense of teamwork and collaboration. Works well in group settings to move projects forward, provide constructive feedback when needed, and support the overall team workload 
  • Excited to use technology in the kitchen to make better food, quickly and less laboriously 
  • Food Handling Manager license a plus 
  • Sushi experience a plus 


Salary based upon experience.
How to Apply:
Email resume to nancy@industrialcouncil.com. Note job title in subject line. ​
ICNC - Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago
320 N Damen Ave., First Floor
Chicago, IL. 60612
Tel: (312) 421-3941
Fax: (312) 421-1871
Email: info@industrialcouncil.com
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