Manager, Culinary Operations
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Job Location:
North Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Purpose
The Manager Culinary Operations is responsible for the comprehensive leadership and oversight of AbbVies Lake County Foodservice Operations. This role manages cafe services directs employees and contractors at AbbVie sites with outsourced services and ensures seamless execution of in-house catering executive suite and corporate jet culinary services. The Manager champions operational excellence by guaranteeing the uninterrupted availability consistency and superior quality of food and service in line with AbbVies quality cost and service standards. As the visionary leader the Manager provides strategic direction for the Culinary Services organization guiding and inspiring a matrixed team to achieve high performance and proactively adapt to evolving business needs.
Responsibilities
- Implements diverse innovative menus across multiple cafés emphasizing consistency creativity and cultural variety; drives the Corporate Chef and Senior Chefs to develop specialized menus for catering executive dining and corporate jet services.
- Develops and manages robust financial plans and cost controls for all domestic Food Services operations; supports managers to achieve financial and operational targets.
- Balances food quality freshness and cost efficiency by sourcing high-quality ingredients minimizing processed foods and allergens and accommodating a wide range of dietary needs and nutritional requirements.
- Designs scalable recipes and oversees staff training in preparation large-scale production and exceptional service standards.
- Leads and manages a matrixed team operating across diverse café environments including both large-scale and small-unit locations ensuring consistent service quality operational standards and team cohesion. Fostering personnel development through cross-training coaching and mentoring; builds a high-performing engaged and collaborative culinary team culture.
- Effectively manages real-time challenges spanning technical operational personnel and vendor-related issues delivering positive solutions-focused guest and employee experiences under pressure.
- Leads strategic planning initiatives supporting current operations and future business growth through resource planning budgeting and compensation management.
- Shares expertise and provide consultative support to cross-functional stakeholders on cafeteria layout operational best practices and vendor selection and management.
Qualifications :
- 4-year bachelors degree in culinary arts or comparable education required. Masters degree preferred.
- Continuous education and certification in the field of culinary arts.
- At minimum 10-year experience as Head Chef / Executive Chef in a large Culinary Services Operation (corporate level).
- At least 5 years of experience in different management positions in Culinary Services.
Additional Information :
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this postingbased on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location and we may ultimately pay more orless than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commissionincentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole and absolute discretion unless and until paidand may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more
