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Griffith Foods

Senior Manager, HR

Lombard, IL · On-site

This is your opportunity to serve on the Custom Culinary Leadership Team and serve as a key advisor to the President of Custom Culinary by influencing workforce planning and talent strategy ...

Griffith Foods

Senior Manager, HR

Lombard, IL · Hybrid

$140K/yr

This is your opportunity to serve on the Custom Culinary Leadership Team and serve as a key advisor to the President of Custom Culinary by influencing workforce planning and talent strategy ...

Griffith Foods

Senior Manager, HR

Lombard, IL · On-site

This is your opportunity to serve on the Custom Culinary Leadership Team and serve as a key advisor to the President of Custom Culinary by influencing workforce planning and talent strategy ...

Compass Group

Culinary Supervisor

Evanston, IL · On-site

$26 - $28/hr

Culinary Supervisor at Ryan Field Pay Range : $26.00 to $28.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply ... From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies ...

Compass Group

Culinary Supervisor

Evanston, IL

$26 - $28/hr

Culinary Supervisor at Ryan Field Pay Range : $26.00 to $28.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply ... From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies ...

Compass Group

Culinary Supervisor

Evanston, IL

$26 - $28/hr

Culinary Supervisor at Ryan Field Pay Range : $26.00 to $28.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply ... From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies ...

Study Hotels

Culinary Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$26/hr

The Study at University of Chicago is currently seeking a full time Culinary Supervisor to provide ... as custom writing desks complete with postcards to encourage guests to connect with family and ...

Study Hotels

Culinary Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

The Study at University of Chicago is currently seeking a full time Culinary Supervisor to provide ... as custom writing desks complete with postcards to encourage guests to connect with family and ...

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How much do custom culinary jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for custom culinary in Chicago, IL is $18.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.34 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in Custom Culinary roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working in Custom Culinary roles often encounter challenges such as adapting recipes to meet specific client needs, managing tight production timelines, and ensuring consistent quality across batches. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong collaboration with product development, sales, and quality assurance teams, as well as excellent organizational skills. Embracing feedback, staying updated on food trends, and continuously honing culinary techniques are also key strategies for overcoming these hurdles and excelling in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Custom Culinary professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Custom Culinary role, you need expertise in food science, recipe development, and culinary techniques, often backed by a degree in culinary arts or food science. Familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment, flavor analysis tools, and food safety certifications like ServSafe is typically required. Creativity, strong communication, and attention to detail are valuable soft skills for collaborating with clients and translating culinary concepts into scalable products. These abilities are crucial for delivering innovative, high-quality food solutions that meet both client specifications and regulatory standards.

What is the difference between Custom Culinary vs Pastry Chef?

AspectCustom CulinaryPastry Chef
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary degreeFood safety certifications, culinary degree, pastry-specific training
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, catering, food productionBakery, pastry shops, hotels, restaurants
Industry UsageBroad culinary roles including menu developmentSpecialized in baked goods and desserts

Custom Culinary professionals focus on a wide range of food preparation and menu creation, often working in diverse settings. Pastry Chefs specialize in desserts and baked goods, requiring specific pastry skills. While both roles require culinary credentials, their work environments and focus areas differ significantly.

What is a Custom Culinary professional?

A Custom Culinary professional specializes in creating tailored food products, recipes, and flavor solutions for restaurants, food service companies, and manufacturers. They work closely with clients to develop unique seasonings, sauces, marinades, and other culinary products that meet specific taste, dietary, and operational requirements. Their expertise combines culinary creativity with food science to deliver innovative and consistent products. These professionals often collaborate with chefs, food scientists, and marketing teams to bring new flavors and menu items to market.
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Senior Manager, HR

Griffith Foods

Lombard, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Griffith Foods rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

TITLE: Senior Manager, HR
LOCATION: Hybrid in Lombard, IL On average 3 days/week
COMP RANGE: $140,000 - $170,000/yearplus bonus
Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Senior Manager, HR to support the Custom Culinary (CC) subsidiary, which has a total employee population of approximately 175, including two manufacturing sites - in Oswego, IL and Avon, OH - and corporate, sales, finance, culinary, and other professionals at our Lombard, IL office.
In this role, you will co-create and drive HR strategic initiatives and partner with business leaders to ensure leadership manages and develops its talent, understands collective bench strength, facilitates internal mobility, and coordinates succession planning at all levels with mindfulness to diversity and inclusion initiatives. At the same time, you will also be directing the execution of day-to-day HR activities across Custom Culinary, serving as a strong player-coach to the President and leadership team, while directing the execution of day-to-day HR activities via your 2 direct reports.
This is your opportunity to serve on the Custom Culinary Leadership Team and serve as a key advisor to the President of Custom Culinary by influencing workforce planning and talent strategy, leadership effectiveness and succession planning, organizational design and change management, as well as culture, engagement, and retention.
As a Senior Manager, HR, your responsibilities will include:
  • Leading and managing 2 HR direct reports at our two manufacturing facilities in Oswego, IL, and Avon, OH, and consults and advises them on routine employee relations and discipline matters, in collaboration with the in-house Legal Department.

  • Partnering closely with the President of CC and the CC Leadership Team to shape and lead the people strategy for the business.

  • Driving the talent agenda by managing the development and performance regarding standardization and execution of employee relations, talent management and development, succession planning, performance management, compensation, and recruiting activities at the manufacturing locations.

  • Collaborating with direct team, broader North America HR Team and other internal partners for execution of priorities, such as planning and executing integrated talent activities through talent and strategic workforce planning and developing and consulting on organizational design and change management needs.

  • Using financial, workforce, and talent analytics to diagnose organizational health, identify risk, and present clear, data driven recommendations to the CC Leadership Team.

  • Leading the CC talent strategy, including succession planning for senior leadership roles, assessment and selection of key talent, and development of diverse leadership pipelines.

  • Leading the CC engagement strategy, action planning, and recognition programs that drive connection and belonging, including providing counsel and development coaching to leaders and proposes strategies to address gaps and/or opportunities to strengthen leadership effectiveness.

The Senior Manager, HR position is well suited for you if you:
  • Enjoy the challenge of leading HR for both manufacturing associates and corporate professionals

  • Are a true generalist with experience with talent management, leadership development, and succession planning

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, coaching them to strengthen leadership capability, engagement, and performance

  • Enthusiastically lead programmatic HR activities such as goal setting, performance reviews, talent planning, engagement, and compensation planning.

  • Are a change leader who takes initiative, proactive in identifying issues, recommends solutions, and builds relationships with customers and internal associates.recommends solutions, and builds relationships with customers and internal associates.

  • Are a critical thinker to support complex business initiatives and employee relations situations

  • Exhibit strong business acumen, systems thinking, and ability to connect people priorities to business outcomes

Qualified candidates will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organization Development, I/O Psychology, or related field

  • At least 7 years' progressive experience in HR management within manufacturing, food/CPG, distribution, e-commerce, or related industry

  • At least 8 years' experience to performance management, strategic planning and execution, employee relations, compensation planning, benefits support, workers compensation, talent management, and development

  • At least 5 years' direct people management including demonstrated leadership, coaching and development

  • Willingness to be onsite 3 days a week in Lombard, Illinois, plus monthly rotational travel to Oswego and Avon facilities

  • Willingness and ability to travel within the US, especially to the Avon, OH facility, as needed for business purposes

  • Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role

What will set you apart:
  • Experience with Workday HCM system

  • Bilingual in Spanish

  • MBA or Master's degree in HR, Industrial Labor Relations, or a related field

  • SPHR certificate

This role is affiliated to the Lombard IL locations, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location approximately 3 days/week. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings, including monthly rotational travel to Oswego, IL, and Avon, OH facilities. Please note that, during onboarding and or to lead performance management, additional onsite or travel days may be needed.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.
There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 18%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquarters in Alsip, Illinois, USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.
Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/
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