Food Service Manager Jobs in Illinois
Food Service Manager jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Rockford, and Chicago Heights and other Illinois metros, with employers like Wendy's, McDonald's, and KFC hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
The Food Service Manager is a management position responsible for developing and implementing dining solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Oversees and manages dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership
- Use Aramark's coaching model to engage and develop team members to their fullest potential
- Reward and recognize employees
- Ensure individual and team performance meets objectives and client expectations
- Plan and lead daily team briefings
- Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations
Client Relationship
- Identify client needs and communicate operational progress
Financial Performance
- Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
- Deliver client and company financial targets
- Adopt all Aramark processes and systems, understand performance metrics, data, order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Productivity
- Bring value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
- Follow the Operational Excellence fundamentals by meeting and maintaining food and labor initiatives
- Ensure entire team is trained and able to implement
- Supervise team regarding production, quality and control
Compliance
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers and employees
- Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead the front of the house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/ Residential Dining Facility) in conjunction with the Food Service Director
- Plans, directs, and coordinates food service activities in order to deliver a finished product to the customer
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires at least 1 year of experience
- Requires at least 1 year of experience in a management role
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard service model
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
- Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Food Service Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's55

- McDonald's36

- KFC31

- Casey's9

- Burger King6

Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage144
- Hospitality & Tourism44
- Retail16
- Distribution & Wholesale8
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service manager jobs across Illinois.
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Experience managing food and labor cost percentages to budget
- Proven ability to lead, schedule, and train hourly kitchen and front-of-house staff
- Familiarity with POS systems and restaurant management software
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- OSHA and local health department compliance knowledge
Food Service Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many food service manager jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 182+ food service manager openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Rockford, and Chicago Heights. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do food service managers make in Illinois?
Food service managers in Illinois earn a median of about $63,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,390 for the lowest 10% to over $101,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most food service manager jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Chicago Heights have the most food service manager openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire food service managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring food service managers in Illinois include Wendy's, McDonald's, and KFC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote food service manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 0% of food service manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for food service manager jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to food service manager jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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