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Chef Manager

Sun Singer Wines & Spirits
Champaign, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/26/2026

Chef Manager – Sun Singer Restaurant (Champaign, IL)

Sun Singer Restaurant & Wine Bar is seeking a Chef Manager to lead our busy, privately owned American steak and seafood restaurant. For 24 years, we’ve been a community favorite, pairing a warm, welcoming atmosphere with great food, fine wines, craft spirits, and specialty beers. Generations of guests have made us their tradition—and we’re looking for the right chef to carry that tradition forward.

What We’re Looking For:

  • At least 5 years of kitchen experience, with a minimum of 2 years as Chef Manager.
  • A strong grasp of classic American steak and seafood while remaining open to creativity and innovation.
  • Easygoing leadership style with a true love of food and the ability to share that passion with others.
  • Strong management and communication skills, including, but not limited to working effectively with a multi-cultural, multi-lingual staff.
  • Proven financial & cost control acumen in managing food and labor costs.
  • Ability to work under pressure, maintain consistency, and inspire your team.
  • Collaborate with ownership and management on menu planning while honoring guest favorites.
  • A genuine love of food and hospitality

What You’ll Find Here:

  • A well-established, thriving restaurant with a loyal customer base.
  • A balance of perennial menu favorites and room for new ideas.
  • A supportive ownership with deep roots in the Champaign community.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, passion, and leadership to a restaurant where tradition meets innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,968.59 - $60,403.04 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,969 - $60,403

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