Top 15 Lead cook Jobs in Champaign, Il

Kitchen Manager
Wok To Bowl —Champaign, IL
- $48,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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EXECUTIVE CHEF
Unidine —Urbana, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Prep Cook/Line Cook
Martinelli's Market Bakery & Deli —Champaign, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Kitchen Manager
Houlihan's Bar & Grill —Champaign, IL
- $40,000 - $60,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Popeyes —Champaign, IL
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook - Weekend Availability
Raising Cane's —Champaign, IL
- $15.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cafeteria Cook 4 hour cook Broadmeadow 2026/27 School year
Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 —Champaign County, IL
- $16.51 - $19.84 an hour
- Part-time
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- Public school
Restaurant General Manager
Potbelly —Champaign, IL
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
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Cashier - Closing Shift
Raising Cane's —Champaign, IL
- $15.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cook - Late Night Shift
Raising Cane's —Champaign, IL
- $15.50 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Customer Service Associate - Nights/Weekends
Raising Cane's —Champaign, IL
- $15.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- No experience needed
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Buffalo Wild Wings —Savoy, IL
- $9 - $30 an hour
- Mid-level
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
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Restaurant Catering Coordinator
Potbelly —Champaign, IL
- Up to $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Kitchen Manager

Wok To Bowl
Champaign, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,000 - $55,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Food waste mitigation
Pre-cooking preparation
Safety regulations
Labor cost analysis
Team development
Hiring
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Materials management in food and beverage

Full Job Description

Who We Are

Wok to Bowl is a fast-growing fast-casual restaurant brand built around fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and exceptional hospitality. Our mission is to serve high-quality Asian-inspired cuisine made to order while providing a welcoming experience for every guest.

As an up-and-coming brand, we’re looking for team members who are excited to grow with us. We believe great restaurants are built by great people, so we invest in developing our leaders, promoting from within whenever possible, and creating opportunities for advancement as we continue to expand.

At Wok to Bowl, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Your ideas, leadership, and commitment to excellence will help shape the future of our restaurant and contribute to the success of a growing company.

Kitchen Manager – Wok to Bowl Champaign

Wok to Bowl is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead our back-of-house operations. We’re seeking a motivated leader who is passionate about food quality, food safety, and developing great teams. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll work alongside your team to ensure every guest receives fresh, flavorful food prepared quickly and consistently.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy coaching others, and take pride in maintaining high operational standards, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all daily back-of-house operations and kitchen staff.

Along with GM Hire, train, coach, and develop cooks and prep team members.

Along with GM Create schedules and manage labor to meet business goals.

Ensure every meal is prepared accurately, consistently, and according to Wok to Bowl recipes and standards.

Oversee food preparation, line execution, and quality control during service.

Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and proper product rotation (FIFO).

Control food cost by minimizing waste, monitoring portion sizes, and maintaining accurate inventory.

Conduct daily line checks and ensure prep levels meet business needs.

Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen at all times.

Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning.

Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable team culture.

Partner with the General Manager to achieve sales, labor, food cost, and guest satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of kitchen leadership or restaurant management experience.

Experience in high-volume or fast-casual restaurant environments preferred.

Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.

Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

Food Protection Manager Certification preferred or ability to obtain shortly after hire.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience.

Performance-based bonus opportunities.

Paid vacation.

Employee meals during shifts.

Career growth opportunities with a growing restaurant brand.

Supportive leadership team.

A culture built on teamwork, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to lead a team, create an exceptional kitchen culture, and help build one of Champaign’s newest restaurant concepts, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Wok to Bowl family.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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