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Elior North America

School Dining General Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

School Dining General Manager Job Reference Number: 40390 Employment Type: Full-Time , Hybrid ... Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees. * Ensuring that ...

Elior North America

School Dining General Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

School Dining General Manager Job Reference Number: 40390 Employment Type: Full-Time , Hybrid ... Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees. * Ensuring that ...

Senior Lifestyle

Regional Director of Dining Services

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provide on-site training and development resources and leadership for management and associates ... Director of Dining Services, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Dining Services Manager, Cook, Prep Cook ...

Compass Group

Dining Services Manager

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dining Services Manager - Lake Forest, IL Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Other Forms of Compensation ... Associate's degree is preferred. Apply to Unidine today! Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA ...

Unidine

Dining Services Manager

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dining Services Manager - Lake Forest, IL Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Other Forms of Compensation ... Associate's degree is preferred. Apply to Unidine today! Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA ...

Compass Group

Dining Services Manager

Lake Forest, IL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dining Services Manager - Lake Forest, IL Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Other Forms of Compensation ... Associate's degree is preferred. Apply to Unidine today! Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA ...

Compass Group

Dining Services Manager

Lake Forest, IL

$65K - $70K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Dining Services Manager - Lake Forest, IL Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Other Forms of Compensation ... Associate's degree is preferred. Apply to Unidine today! Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA ...

Compass Group

PATIENT SERVICES LEAD (FULL TIME)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure that Patient Dining Associates are adequately trained and that units are properly staffed to provide service. They are a huge part of creating a culture of comfort and compassion in the health ...

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How much do dining associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining associate in Chicago, IL is $145,466.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,300.00 and $218,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dining Associate vs Food Service Worker?

AspectDining AssociateFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering events, healthcare facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets, catering
Job DutiesGreeting guests, taking orders, serving food, maintaining cleanlinessPreparing food, serving customers, cleaning, stocking supplies

Both roles involve customer service and food handling, but Dining Associates focus more on guest interaction and service, while Food Service Workers often handle food preparation and operational tasks. The roles are similar in work environment and required certifications, making them closely related in the food service industry.

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Infographic showing various Dining Associate job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $145,466 per year, or $69.9 per hour.

School Dining General Manager

Elior North America

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

School Dining General Manager

Job Reference Number: 40390
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid 
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-School-Dining
Location: Chicago, Illinois (US-IL) 

 

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective General Manager to our School Dining team in IL & WI. As a General Manager , you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that students, faculty and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:
  • Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources. 
  • Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees. 
  • Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations. 
  • Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts. 
  • Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service. 
  • Addressing customer service needs. 
What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

  • At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations
  • Previous experience with industrial cooking. 
  • Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives. 
  • The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction. 
  • Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications. 

Nice-to-haves: 

  • Previous experience in school dining under NSLP 
  • Previous experience in food service contract management 
  • ServSafe and/or HACCP certification 
Where you'll be working:

School Dining Accounts in IL & WI 

Compensation Range

Up to $85,000 (+ bonus)

Our Benefits:
  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off 

About Elior School Dining:

Elior School Dining partners with public and charter schools across the country, serving millions of meals that meet NSLP guidelines while exceeding expectations. We create thoughtful, customized dining experiences rooted in fresh food, student voice, and collaboration - fueling school pride, smart choices, and brighter futures with every meal. 

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.

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About Elior North America

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Elior North America enhances people's lives through culinary innovation and a commitment to providing exemplary service. Our family of companies, with more than 17,000 employees, provides food services and catering to over 1,500 client accounts in five industry segments across the continental United States. We are proud to be the fifth largest culinary management company in the country and excited to be the fastest growing organization in the industry. We focus on three ingredients for success to differentiate Elior from our competitors and position our company as a disruptor in the markets we serve. To support our ingredients for success and drive our mission and values, we need talented team members throughout our family of companies.

Industry

Food and beverage stores

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2008

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