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Job Title: Manager, Culinary Operations
Company Name: AbbVie
Location: North Chicago, IL
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 02/27/2026
Expire Date: 03/29/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Restaurant and Food Service, Sales, Science, Quality Control
Job Description
Manager, Culinary Operations

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.


Job Description

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 cafs 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 caf 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 orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this postingbased on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemayultimatelypaymore orless than the posted range. This range may bemodifiedin thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible toparticipatein our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremainsin the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paidandmay bemodifiedat the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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.

US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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Company Name: AbbVie
Website:https://careers.abbvie.com/en/job/manager-culinary-operations-in-north-chicago-il-jid-25135?_atxsrc=HBCUConnect&utm_source=HBCUConnect
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