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107 lead kitchen jobs at 38 companies in Elgin, IL

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Kitchen Lead **1 Vacancy**
Maywood, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
Proviso Township High Schools District 209: Provides public secondary education and student support services.
3+ YOESupervise food service workers, prepare daily meals, maintain sanitation and safety, record product usage, conduct inventory, handle cash deposits, HS diploma/GED or equivalent experience, minimum 3 years cooking experience, valid driver's license, ability to lift 25-50 lbs.
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Kitchen Lead - Oswego CUSD #308 (Oswego, IL, US, 60543)
Oswego, Illinois, United States
$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
Aramark
AramarkNYSE: ARMK: Provides food and facility management services to diverse organizations.
0+ YOELeadership in food service; Serve Safe Certification; customer service; ability to lift and work in kitchen; strong team collaboration.
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Kitchen Leader
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
$17-$19/hr OnsiteFull Time
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle Mexican GrillNYSE: CMG: Operates a chain of fast-casual Mexican food restaurants.
Lead kitchen role requiring high school diploma and restaurant experience; manage kitchen operations, training, inventory, safety, and customer service.
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Kitchen Manager
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$50k-$66k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Color Hospitality Group
Color Hospitality Group: Operates restaurants, catering services, and hospitality concepts in Chicago.
2+ YOE2+ years kitchen leadership, strong food safety and BOH knowledge, organizational and communication skills, ability to lead and motivate staff.
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Kitchen Manager
Lake Geneva or Milwaukee or Chicago
OnsiteFull Time
The Marcus Corporation
The Marcus CorporationNYSE: MCS: Operates movie theaters and hotels across the United States.
Experienced culinary professional with line cook skills, basic knife skills, ability to multitask, read orders from Micros printer in English, work all stations and shifts, maintain sanitation, and lead kitchen staff.
Micros printer
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Kitchen Manager - Shabbona, IL
Shabbona, Illinois, United States
$18-$21/hr OnsiteFull Time
Casey's
Casey'sNASDAQ: CASY: Operates a chain of convenience stores selling fuel and food.
Ability to lead and train kitchen team members, manage day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain food safety and inventory, communicate clearly, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
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Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Crew Lead
Bridgeview, Illinois, United States
$24-$30/hr FieldFull Time
Green Kitchen Concepts
Green Kitchen Concepts: Commercial kitchen oil filtration and deep sanitization services.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record, ability to lead a small crew (3–5), physical stamina for overnight hands-on cleaning, reliable and punctual, ability to follow SOPs and chemical handling procedures.
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Kitchen Manager
Orland Park, Illinois, United States
$71k-$84k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Dave & Buster's
Dave & Buster'sNASDAQ: PLAY: Operates entertainment complexes with dining and interactive arcade games.
3+ YOELead BOH operations, manage costs, ensure food safety; 21+, 3+ years restaurant/hospitality experience; strong leadership.
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Culinary Lead
Chicago or Downers Grove
$17-$23/hr OnsiteFull Time
Lifespace Communities
Lifespace Communities: Operates non-profit senior living and continuing care retirement communities.
2+ YOEHigh school diploma or equivalent; 2-3 years culinary leadership experience; lead daily kitchen operations.
Point-of-Sale, POS systems
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Shift Lead
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsiteFull Time
NADC Burger
NADC Burger: A chef-driven wagyu cheeseburger restaurant concept.
2+ YOE2 years of high-volume kitchen experience; Food Handler and Bassett certifications; knowledge of restaurant prep and cooking; strong written and verbal skills; leadership experience preferred.
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Lead Cook - North Shore Steak & Seafood
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
$23-$36/hr OnsiteFull Time
Full House Resorts
Full House ResortsNASDAQ: FLL: Owns and operates regional gaming and hospitality facilities.
5+ YOE2+ MgmtLead Cook with 5-7 years high‑volume line cooking experience; 2+ years supervisory; reads recipes; good math/organization; bilingual a plus.
Kitchen equipment, Food preparation equipment, Recipe reading tools
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Lead Cook - North Shore Steak & Seafood
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
$23-$36/hr OnsiteFull Time
Full House Resorts
Full House ResortsNASDAQ: FLL: Owns and operates regional casino and hospitality destinations.
5+ YOE2+ MgmtLead Cook with 5-7 years high-volume line cooking; 2+ years supervisory; strong reading, math, communication; bilingual a plus; high school diploma.
Kitchen equipment, Food preparation tools
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Shift Lead - 4101
Dekalb, Illinois, United States
$16/hr OnsitePart Time
Five Guys
Five Guys: Fast-food restaurant chain specializing in fresh burgers and fries.
1+ YOE1–2 years restaurant/retail/hospitality experience (leadership preferred); strong communication, basic math, POS comfort; ability to work in a fast-paced, physical kitchen environment.
POS systems
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Kitchen Head Chef - LV (IL, Libertyville)
Libertyville, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Shakou Restaurants
Shakou Restaurants: Modern Japanese restaurant providing upscale dining and sushi in Chicago.
Oversee kitchen operations, maintain food quality and safety, manage inventory and suppliers, control costs, and lead/training kitchen staff.
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baker lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$23-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
Starbucks
StarbucksNASDAQ: SBUX: Operates a global chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves.
3+ YOE1+ Mgmt3+ years baking experience, 1+ year supervising teams, health code certification required, ServSafe preferred; ability to lift 35–55 lbs, stand long periods, perform data entry, and manage inventory.
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baker lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$23-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
Starbucks
StarbucksNASDAQ: SBUX: Global coffeehouse chain and specialty coffee roaster.
3+ YOE3+ years professional baking and pastry experience, 1+ year supervising staff, health code certification required, ServSafe preferred, ability to lift up to 55 lbs, strong communication and inventory skills.
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baker lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$23-$29/hr OnsiteFull Time
Starbucks
StarbucksNasdaq: SBUX: Operates a global chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves.
3+ YOE1+ Mgmt3+ years baking/pastry experience, 1+ year supervising teams, current health code certification, ServSafe preferred, ability to lift 35–55lbs, data entry and inventory skills, strong hygiene and time management.
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Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$21-$22/hr OnsitePart Time
CSC Generation
CSC Generation: Acquires and transforms retail brands into digital-first businesses.
1+ YOE1+ MgmtMust be 21+; culinary degree preferred or extensive experience; 1-2 years kitchen management; Food Manager Certification; strong communication and customer focus.
POS system, Microsoft Office Suite, Retail systems
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Area Service Manager - Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$100k-$115k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CMS Nextech
CMS Nextech: Provider of nationwide commercial HVAC and refrigeration service solutions.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtLeads and develops Commercial Kitchen Equipment technicians; recruits, trains, coaches; strong Windows/Office skills; travel required; strategic and people leadership.
Windows, Office 365, Excel, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, formulas, AR software, VR software, PDF management
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Culinary Production & Prep Lead
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$16-$18/hr OnsiteFull Time
Food For Thought
Food For Thought: Provides professional catering and corporate dining management services.
1+ YOE1 year in high-volume kitchen; strong knife skills; follow recipes; English literacy; Food Handler or Food Service Manager certification
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