Kitchen Manager - Dixon, IL

Consolidated Management Company; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

PTO

Bonus opportunities

Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Visi

Job summary

Consolidated Management is seeking an experienced Food Service Director to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal production and strong client relationships. The role emphasizes safety and sanitation compliance while leading a team to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for growth within a company that values integrity, service, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior management experience in the food service industry.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation and service.
• Cook and ensure consistent quality of meals.
• Manage inventory and order food and supplies.
• Lead, train, and develop team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Monitor operational efficiency and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Management experience in food service

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independent work & team leadership

Background check & drug screening

Job description

About Us

Consolidated Management is a food service management company with over 50 years of experience, currently operating in 10 states. We specialize in delivering customized food service programs tailored to each client and location.

Our team members represent our company with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to outstanding service. At Consolidated Management, customer service is an attitude—not a department. We are large enough to do the job right, yet small enough to truly value and support our team members with the same respect we show our clients.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Food Service Director to oversee daily food service operations. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality meal production, maintaining strong client relationships, and upholding all safety and sanitation standards.

The Food Service Director will play a key role in managing the operation, leading the team, and delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation and service
• Cook and ensure consistent quality of meals
• Manage inventory and order food and supplies
• Lead, train, and develop team members
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Monitor operational efficiency and maintain high service standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior management experience in the food service industry required
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Great work environment
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional coverage options (Accident, Cancer, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consolidated Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.