Senior Chef Manager, Corporate Dining Leader

Eurest USA; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Eurest USA in Loves Park, IL, is seeking a Chef Manager Senior to lead back and front of the house operations, maintain a quality culinary program, and handle financial reporting. You will develop menus, control inventory and labor, and ensure sanitation standards while guiding staff performance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing purchasing, training, and upholding safety and quality controls. The role requires strong leadership and cost-conscious decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years progressive culinary management experience.
• Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask.
• Maintains a positive attitude under pressure and motivates the team.
• Must possess a passion for excellence.
• Must be knowledgeable on HACCP controls along with proper storage and use of food.
• Purchasing, food storage and sanitation experience.
• P&L and financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of budgets, labor costs, inventory controls.
• Strong leadership, coaching and training skills.
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and POS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional business etiquette and client relations.
• Ability to lift, bend and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling principles.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.
• ServSafe or Department of Health certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
• Participates in employee meetings and training programs
• Conducts safety, sanitation and maintenance programs
• Mantains food cost while ensuring quality standards
• Maintains an active role in managing team developments
• Manages purchasing and inventory controls
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety HACCP

Team leadership

Budgeting

P&L & financial reporting

Inventory controls

Purchasing

Sanitation

Multitasking

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS

Job description

Eurest USA in Loves Park, IL, is seeking a Chef Manager Senior to lead back and front of the house operations, maintain a quality culinary program, and handle financial reporting. You will develop menus, control inventory and labor, and ensure sanitation standards while guiding staff performance.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing purchasing, training, and upholding safety and quality controls. The role requires strong leadership and cost-conscious decision-making.