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Posted on October 24, 2025
Skokie, IL, USA Role Highlights
Position: Catering Chef Manager - Join The Team! (Based in Skokie, IL, USA) Hiring Organization: Aramark Based in: Skokie, IL, USA, IL (a central Skokie, IL, USA location) Status: New Skokie, IL, USA listing (actively interviewing).
Pay: $62k-$75k/Year (approx. $1.3k/Week) Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits. Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
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Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
- This Skokie, IL, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Aramark team in Skokie, IL, USA, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Skokie, IL, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a wide range of clients in numerous sectors including education, healthcare, business, sports, and leisure. Operating in 15 countries around the world, Aramark is committed to delivering exceptional experiences that make a difference for its customers, communities, and employees. With a strong foundation rooted in service and a shared sense of purpose, Aramark emphasizes the importance of inclusive employment practices and equal opportunity, fostering a supportive environment where every employee can thrive regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Aramark, the culture is built on nurturing talent, encouraging personal and professional growth, and offering meaningful opportunities that allow employees to develop their skills and reach their career goals. This commitment is reflected in their inclusive policies, leading-edge training programs, and comprehensive benefits designed to promote the well-being and satisfaction of their workforce. Whether through innovative food solutions or efficient facility management, Aramark aims to create superior experiences that enhance lives wherever they serve.
The role of Chef Manager at Aramark is a vital leadership position focused on delivering outstanding culinary experiences combined with excellent customer service. Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Chef Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing kitchen operations, managing culinary teams, and ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards. The position requires a hands-on management style, emphasizing team development, culinary expertise, and client relations. The Chef Manager is responsible for helping the organization meet budget expectations and successfully implement company programs, all while maintaining quality and consistency in food preparation and presentation.
The ideal candidate for this role will bring passion, experience, and leadership skills to inspire and guide kitchen personnel, foster a collaborative environment, and uphold Aramark's high standards of food quality and safety. The role is compensated within the range of $62,000 to $75,000 annually, with salary dependent on experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive salary, the position comes with comprehensive benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid days off, parental leave, and disability coverage, all varying by location and eligibility.
As a Chef Manager, you will lead the culinary team by training and managing kitchen staff, coordinating day-to-day culinary activities, estimating food consumption, purchasing necessary supplies, standardizing and selecting recipes to ensure quality and consistency, and managing presentation techniques and menu pricing. You will also oversee special catering events and provide culinary instruction or demonstrations when required.
Aramark values flexibility and adaptability, understanding that job duties may evolve to meet organizational needs. This dynamic work environment offers great opportunities for growth and development, supported by a company committed to fostering talent and creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and excellence.
- 2-3 years of experience in a related position
- 2-3 years of post-high school education or equivalent experience
- culinary degree preferred
- advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
- experiential knowledge of management of people and or problems
- oral, reading and written communication skills