119 lead kitchen jobs at 47 companies in Illinois

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Convenience Store Kitchen Lead
Mascoutah, Illinois, United States
OnsiteFull Time
MotoMart
MotoMart: Family-owned chain operating convenience stores and fuel stations.
Lead kitchen operations, supervise store team, ensure safety, cleanliness, and customer service; assist in training and preparing promotions.
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Kitchen Lead **1 Vacancy**
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 meals using standardized recipes, ensure sanitation and proper storage, manage inventory, cash handling and production reporting; high school diploma/GED, minimum 3 years cooking experience, valid driver's license, able 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
East Peoria, Illinois, United States
$20-$22/hr OnsiteFull Time
Brienzo's Pizza + Bar
Brienzo's Pizza + Bar: Locally owned restaurant serving pizza, craft cocktails, and casual dining.
Proven kitchen manager or lead chef experience, food safety certification (food manager and SafeServ), high school diploma or equivalent, strong leadership and communication, inventory and ordering skills, weekend availability.
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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 -Beck's Chillicothe
Chillicothe, Illinois, United States
$18-$22/hr OnsiteFull Time
Beck's
Beck's: Operates convenience stores, gas stations, and car washes in Illinois.
Lead kitchen operations, prepare quality food, manage inventory and staffing, maintain food safety, train and coach staff, basic computer skills; high school diploma/GED preferred; food safety certification preferred.
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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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Kitchen Manager
Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States
$48k-$55k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Road Ranger
Road Ranger: Operates interstate travel centers, fuel stations, and restaurants.
1+ YOEMinimum 1+ years restaurant management experience; responsible for hiring/leading staff, food preparation, POS operation, cash and inventory safeguarding, and maintaining food safety and cleanliness.
point-of-sale system
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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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Kitchen Shift Lead / Lead Line Cook
Columbia, Illinois, United States
$17-$19/hr OnsiteFull Time, Part Time
Top Shooters
Top Shooters: A high-volume restaurant and sports bar in Columbia, Illinois focused on quality food, fast service, and teamwork.
1+ YOE1+ year line cook or food service experience in high-volume kitchens; able to work grill, fryer, prep, and expo stations; strong communication, reliability, evening/weekend availability, and ability to stand for extended periods.
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Shift Lead - 4057
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
$17/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); basic math and POS comfort; ability to lead, coach, lift supplies, and work in a busy kitchen environment. Food safety/ServSafe preferred.
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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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.