Food Supervisor Jobs in Illinois

Food Supervisor jobs in Illinois concentrate in food manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare foodservice, and institutional dining, with demand at every level from shift lead to multi-unit operations supervisor. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria are the largest hiring markets, anchored by established employers like Aramark, Compass Group, and Sysco. The most consistent openings are in hospital and university foodservice management, quick-service and casual dining oversight, and food production supervision at manufacturing facilities across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerAramark
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring22
Work type100% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Food Service Supervisor - Allstate Arena (677123)
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Food Service Supervisor - Allstate Arena (677123)
ReadyOn
Rosemont, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
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Food and Beverage Supervisor
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Food and Beverage Supervisor
Sky Dine
Moline, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$17 - $20/hr

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Food & Beverage Supervisor - Embassy Suites Downtown Mag Mile
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Food & Beverage Supervisor - Embassy Suites Downtown Mag Mile
Hilton
Chicago, Illinois
Customer Service
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$25 - $27/hr
10,000+

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Sodexo
Food Supervisor
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Food Supervisor
Sodexo
Lebanon, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$21 - $25/hr
10,000+

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Trinity Services Group, Inc.
Food Service Supervisor
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Food Service Supervisor
Trinity Services Group, Inc.
Woodstock, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Food Supervisor Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
8 jobs
Rosemont
3 jobs
Elgin
2 jobs
Decatur
2 jobs
Breese
1 job
Cicero
1 job
Gurnee
1 job
Harvey
1 job
Macomb
1 job

Food Supervisor Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Aramark
Aramark5 open roles
Trinity Services Group
Trinity Services Group3 open roles
Sodexo
Sodexo2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in food supervisor jobs across Illinois.

  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification or Illinois Department of Public Health equivalent required
  • Two or more years of supervisory experience in a commercial kitchen or food production setting
  • Demonstrated ability to manage food safety compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health standards
  • Experience scheduling, training, and evaluating a team of 10 or more hourly food service staff
  • Familiarity with inventory control, ordering, and cost management within a food service operation
  • Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, scheduling software, or food management platforms

Food Supervisor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a food supervisor in Illinois?

Most Illinois food supervisor roles require a ServSafe Food Manager Certification, which is recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health and accepted by counties throughout the state. Employers typically want a high school diploma or equivalent plus hands-on experience in food service, though an associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality management strengthens your candidacy. Large institutional employers, such as hospital systems and university dining programs, often promote from within, so starting as a cook or line worker is a proven path into supervision.

Which companies hire food supervisors in Illinois?

Illinois food supervisor roles are posted by Aramark, Trinity Services Group, and Sodexo and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's large healthcare networks, university systems, and food manufacturing sector mean hiring is ongoing and distributed across both the Chicago metro area and downstate cities.

Which Illinois cities have the most food supervisor jobs?

Chicago, Rosemont, and Elgin have the most food supervisor openings in Illinois right now. Chicago dominates by sheer volume, driven by its concentration of hospitals, hotels, convention venues, and food processing facilities, while Rockford and Peoria support steady demand through regional hospital systems, manufacturing plants, and institutional dining programs that sustain supervisory openings year-round.

Are there remote food supervisor jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Food supervision is an inherently hands-on role that requires direct oversight of staff, kitchen operations, and compliance on site. About 0% of food supervisor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those openings tend to be in district-level or regional management positions where administrative and scheduling duties can be handled offsite between site visits.

How can I get hired as a food supervisor in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a cook, prep, or food service associate role with a large Illinois employer and working toward an internal promotion. Hospital systems such as Northwestern Medicine and University of Illinois Health, as well as university dining programs at schools like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, regularly promote frontline workers into lead and supervisory positions. Earning your ServSafe Food Manager Certification before you apply signals readiness for supervisory responsibility and gives you a concrete edge even without a formal title on your resume.

Where can I find and apply to food supervisor jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to food supervisor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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