Top 29 Back of house manager Jobs in Chicago Il

Tous les Jours Bakery Kitchen Manager
Tous les Jours Bakery Cafe —Downers Grove, IL
- $46,000 - $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Store discount
- Paid time off
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Restaurant Supervisor
TE'AMO X Lao Sze Chuan —Evanston, IL
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Chef Manager
Food for Thought —Lincolnwood, IL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Addiction Medicine
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Back of House Manager
Chick-fil-A —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- No education required
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
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Kitchen Manager
Paisans Pizzeria —Oak Lawn, IL
- $65,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- ServSafe
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General Manager - Fresh Food Kitchen & Retail
Just Food For Dogs —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fast casual restaurant
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Food Service Team Leader
Target —Lemont, IL
- $23.75 - $40.40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2d
Kitchen Manager
Bar Louie —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Bar
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Food & Beverage Leader Interview
Life Time —Burr Ridge, IL
- $64,000 - $88,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
BOH Manager
Chick-fil-A —Matteson, IL
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- No education required
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
ROOP Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
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9d
Event Supervisor
BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Extended hours
- Inventory management
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
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Federales Logan - Pizza Supervisor
Four Corners —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Augie's —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Back of House Supervisor
PharmaCann —Chicago, IL
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
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Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse —Tinley Park, IL
- $43,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Chef/Kitchen Manager
LA Victoria Barra and cocina Mexicana —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Customer service
- English
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Food Service - Kitchen Manager
SSA Group —Brookfield, IL
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Team Leader
Chick-fil-A —Matteson, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Overtime
- No education required
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Applebee's —Crestwood, IL
- $45,000 - $58,000 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Tous les Jours Bakery Kitchen Manager

Tous les Jours Bakery Cafe -
Downers Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$46,000 - $50,000 a year

Benefits

Store discount
Paid time off
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Bakery experience
Kitchen health and safety standards
Customer communication
Food service health code compliance
Stock rotation management
Production schedule optimization
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Coaching
Staff scheduling
Labor cost analysis
Production safety compliance
Team scheduling
Talent development
Team development
Hiring
FIFO
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Kitchen staff training
Recruiting
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Baked goods production
Operational excellence initiatives
Productivity software
Conducting staff training sessions as a store manager
Kitchen staff scheduling

Full Job Description

Tous Les Jours Bakery Café – Downers Grove, IL

Company Overview

Tous Les Jours is a French-Asian bakery café offering a unique selection of artisan breads, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and handcrafted beverages made with premium ingredients. As one of the fastest-growing bakery café brands, Tous Les Jours combines traditional baking techniques with innovative flavors to create an exceptional guest experience.

We are committed to delivering fresh, high-quality products every day while providing outstanding customer service in a clean, welcoming environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the daily production and back-of-house operations at our bakery café.

This position is 80% Kitchen Operations and 20% Store Management. The ideal candidate is an experienced bakery professional who enjoys working alongside the team while leading production, improving efficiency, and maintaining the highest quality standards.

The Kitchen Manager will oversee all daily kitchen operations including production planning, inventory management, ordering, receiving deliveries, scheduling kitchen employees, reducing waste, food safety, and employee development. This position requires previous baking experience and the ability to lead a fast-paced production environment.

This is an early morning position with a typical start time of 4:00 AM. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Essential ResponsibilitiesKitchen Operations (80%)

Lead all daily bakery production and kitchen operations to ensure products are prepared efficiently and meet Tous Les Jours quality standards.
Work alongside the bakery team during daily production while providing hands-on leadership.
Plan daily production based on historical sales, forecasts, and seasonal demand.
Continuously improve production efficiency while maintaining exceptional product quality.
Develop production plans that maximize freshness while minimizing waste.
Manage kitchen inventory, including ordering, receiving deliveries, product rotation (FIFO), and inventory accuracy.
Establish and maintain production pars for breads, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, and other bakery products.
Monitor ingredient usage and control food costs through proper production planning and waste reduction.
Create weekly schedules for all kitchen employees based on production needs and labor budgets.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop bakers, cake decorators, and other back-of-house employees.
Conduct daily quality checks to ensure freshness, consistency, presentation, and compliance with Tous Les Jours brand standards.
Ensure all products are prepared according to company recipes and specifications.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen while ensuring compliance with all local health regulations.
Train employees on food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
Collaborate with the Tous Les Jours corporate team to implement new products, recipes, and operational procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve production flow, labor efficiency, and overall kitchen performance.
Maintain equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.

Store Management (20%)

Support the General Manager with overall store operations and serve as Manager-on-Duty when necessary.
Assist with daily opening and closing procedures.
Help manage store profitability through labor management, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate communication between the front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth daily operations.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
Handle customer concerns professionally and help resolve operational issues.
Ensure company policies and operational procedures are consistently followed.
Monitor operational issues and communicate maintenance or facility concerns to the appropriate vendors.
Complete required reports and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

Minimum 3 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume bakery, café, restaurant, or food production environment.
Professional baking experience is required.
Strong knowledge of bakery production, inventory management, ordering, receiving, and food cost control.
Experience improving production efficiency and reducing product waste.
Experience creating employee schedules and managing labor costs.
Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, coaching, and developing employees.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high quality standards.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, inventory systems, and POS/reporting systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and early morning shifts beginning at 4:00 AM.

Preferred

Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
Previous bakery café management experience.
Experience with production forecasting and inventory planning.

Join us as a Store/Kitchen Manager and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional baked goods while fostering a positive environment for both customers and staff. Your leadership will drive success in our bakery’s growth and reputation!

If you are passionate about bakery operations, enjoy leading teams, and thrive in a hands-on production environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $46,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Store discount

Work Location: In person

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