Executive Chef

LG Electronics USA
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Lincolnshire
2000 Millbrook Drive (Show on map)
Aug 03, 2025
Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. What we can offer: A crafted employee experience designed to foster professional growth, a focus on health & well-being and an internal community that will set you up for success. The Opportunity: As the Executive Chef, you will manage day-to-day meal planning and execution for events held at the EDC. You will be responsible for ordering all food products, scheduling staff to support in EDC activities, and leading culinary demonstrations to support training programs. You will also provide feedback on kitchen products to the Chicago RD team and HQ. In addition, you will develop menus, manage food costs, and ensure the commercial kitchen operates at a superior health code rating. You will also participate in external SKS equipment demos and support special VIP events at the EDC. Collaborate with temp staffing agency to coordinate weekly staffing needs. Participate in weekly planning meetings to review upcoming two-week events and special monthly programs. Develop and coordinate menus that showcase Signature Kitchen appliances. Organize, oversee, and present meals during interactive cooking sessions. Maintain and enforce the highest standards in food preparation, service staff, and back kitchen management. Demonstrate Sous Vide cooking techniques at both local and national appliance shows. Plan and lead twice-weekly interactive dinners at the EDC. Conduct Sous Vide cooking demonstrations as part of internal training modules. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in top-tier, high end restaurants. CIA certified and International Chef training and/or experience. Deep knowledge of cooking and use of cooking equipment. Proven experience of managing back kitchen and staff. Strong familiarity with our Signature Kitchen appliances. Understanding of media responses and public presentation of cooking demos. Hands-on experience operating in a full commercial kitchen. Recruiting Range $100,013 - $146,685 USD Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees: No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits. Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options. Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role). Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives. Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. Privacy Notice to California Applicants At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.