Culinary Operations Manager Jobs in Waukegan, IL

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Restaurant Manager

  • California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
  • Deer Park, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deer Park, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

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Kitchen Manager

  • California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.
  • Deer Park, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deer Park, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

At California Pizza Kitchen, we bring the biggest and best parts of ourselves to work and to our communities, and are guided by our ROCKS philosophy (Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness...

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KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • KFC
  • Antioch, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Antioch, IL (13 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 2 days ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

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Culinary Manager

  • CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
  • Glenview, IL (19 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (19 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Culinary Manager Our client is looking for a Culinary Manager to provide leadership for their Applications team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in hands-on product...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago

They say you are the company you keep - and at Cracker Barrel, we take that seriously. Whether you're greeting guests, rolling out biscuits, or keeping things humming behind the scenes, you make...

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Kitchen Manager - Spring Grove, IL

  • Caseys General Store
  • Spring Grove, IL (20 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Spring Grove, IL (20 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago

As a Kitchen Manager, you'll be a hands-on leader and a key member of the store leadership team. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll train, guide, and engage kitchen Team Members to...

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Kitchen Manager

  • Landry's
  • Gurnee, IL (5 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (5 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Benefits : Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Cooper's Hawk Winery
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 6 days ago

A Restaurant Manager at Cooper's Hawk helps manage the complexities of running a high-volume, scratch kitchen, full-service restaurant, complete with a retail market, tasting room and Wine Club...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Shake Shack
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Portillo Restaurant Group
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Do you relish the opportunity to beef up a team of high performers? Can you bring that extra sizzle to the grill while making lifelong memories for our guests and our team members? At Portillo's,...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Des Plaines, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Dining Room Manager Premier High-Volume Italian Concept An iconic, high-volume Italian restaurant in the Rosemont area is seeking a polished Dining Room Manager who leads from the floor with...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Maggiano's
  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Job Details Job Title Restaurant Manager Posted: 2/23/2026 Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / year Location IL, Vernon Hills 307 Hawthorn Center Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Description Why Maggiano's?...

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Assistant Kitchen Manager

  • Kwik Trip
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (11 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (11 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com Location: Kitchen Leadership Pool Req Kenosha / Pleasant Prairie area Pay Range: $17.50 to $23.79 Shift: Variable...

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Manager, Culinary Operations

  • AbbVie, Inc
  • North Chicago, IL (2 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (2 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Company Description About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of...

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Restaurant Manager

  • Jackman & Co.
  • Glenview, IL (19 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (19 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Ballyhoo Hospitality is currently seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager with AOR for Reservations and Host Stand operations to join our...

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Demographic Data for Waukegan, IL

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Salary for Culinary Operations Manager Jobs in Waukegan, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Culinary Operations Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Culinary Operations Managers in Waukegan, IL offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.9%
High School or GED
13.5%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Culinary Operations Managers in Waukegan, IL
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%


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