Area Support Manager

Area Support Manager

Culinary Services Group is hiring immediately for an Area Support Manager position.

Location: Chicago

Schedule: M-F

Requirement: Multi Unit Healthcare Culinary Management

Pay Range: $70,000 to $75,000 per year

Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50, fast-growing food service management company serving senior care, hospital, and behavioral health communities. We're rooted in the belief that empowering our teams leads to exceptional service and better outcomes for those we serve. At CSG, you'll be part of a collaborative culture built on integrity, where your contributions are valued and growth, development, and impact are part of every role.

In this role, you'll provide hands-on operational support to our regional leadership team, working directly with Area Managers and under the guidance of the Regional Director of Operations. As a subject matter expert in CSG platforms, programs, and compliance standards, you'll play a critical role in identifying operational challenges, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring that quality, performance, and regulatory expectations are consistently met.

Your work will have a direct impact on service quality, financial outcomes, and team development. You'll support and guide new and existing food service teams, lead audits and training initiatives, and collaborate with Home Office departments to implement new systems and services that align with CSG's strategic goals.

Job Summary

Job Description:

This position is responsible for controlling all operational expenditures to obtain maximum utilization of the account resources. You will be responsible for managing the entire dining service operation and will handle the following: Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate budgets and plans for the operation.
• Maintain and implement standards of quality in all areas of the foodservice operation.
• Ensure compliance with all regional and account programs and policies.
• Accountable for accurate reporting for the account.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree preferred.
• Multi-Unit and Production Facility experience required.
• Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

We are seeking someone with a strong background in foodservice operations, quality assurance, and team coaching. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, solution-focused, and skilled at leading through influence and collaboration. A passion for improving performance and a commitment to delivering exceptional service are essential to thrive in this role.

Benefits for our team members include a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program. Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Team members may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Culinary Services Group (CSG) is an equal opportunity employer. At CSG, we are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.