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284Hospitality Jobs in Illinois
284 hospitality openings across Illinois. Every listing links straight to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Hospitality hiring in Illinois: the current picture
There are 284 hospitality openings in Illinois. At least 5 of the hospitality postings in Illinois arrived within the past month.
Hiring is concentrated: Texas Roadhouse alone accounts for roughly 38% of open roles, with Panera and Chuck E Cheese next in line. Chicago has the deepest pool (33 openings), followed by Springfield (14) and Rockford (12). Of postings that specify a schedule, 33% are full-time, 67% part-time. Fully remote hospitality roles are essentially absent from this market — this is primarily in-person work.
Posted pay in Illinois roughly mirrors the national picture — 0% of salaried postings advertise $100K or more, versus 3% nationwide. The median posted salary is about $26,000 here, compared with roughly $31,000 across all states.
For context beyond current listings: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the average annual wage for food preparation and serving roles in Illinois at $37,000 (median $34,000) as of May 2025. Posted salaries on new openings here currently run below that benchmark — entry-level and high-turnover roles tend to dominate fresh postings. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What do hospitality jobs pay in Illinois?
194 of the 284hospitality postings in Illinois list pay (68%). Among those, the median posted salary is about $26,000 a year.
Based on the 194 postings that list pay. Postings without listed pay are excluded.
Top employers hiring now
- Texas Roadhouse107
- Panera71
- Chuck E Cheese61
- Target27
- Red Robin21
- Aramark10
- Live Nation10
- Drury Hotels8
Where the jobs are
- Chicago33
- Springfield14
- Rockford12
- Naperville12
- Crystal Lake12
- Gurnee11
- Bloomington10
- Quincy9
- Edwardsville9
- DeKalb8
Newest hospitality listings in Illinois
Search & filter all Illinois jobs →- Meeting & Event Planner
- Learning and Development Manager - CHEF'STORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote)
- Housekeeper
- Executive Chef
- USF Kitchen- Sous Chef - Rosemont, IL
- Server/Waitstaff
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher
- Sous Chef - Guinness Chicago
- Food Service Worker - Haymarket Center Inc.
- Food Service Manager
- Cook - The Morton Arboretum
- Food Service Worker - Mattoon CUSD #2585
- Food Service Director
- Runner-Busser - Guinness Chicago - F&B
- Executive Chef
- Housekeeper
- Food Service Worker - Havana SD
- Core Crew (Front Desk & Sales) - Buffalo Grove, IL
- Core Crew (Front Desk & Sales) - Chicago, IL
- Membership Concierge Leader
- Membership Concierge II
- Membership Concierge III - PT
- Facilities/Support Services Associate - Housekeeping
- Cook I - Pastry Assistant
- Facilities/Support Services - Housekeeping
- LN Concerts, Line Cook - House of Blues
- Bartender- Foundation Room
- LN Concerts, VIP Host - Music Hall
- Cocktail Server- Foundation Room
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitality jobs are open in Illinois?
There are 284 hospitality job postings in Illinois.
What do hospitality jobs pay in Illinois?
Among the 194 postings that list pay, the median advertised salary is about $26,000 a year, and 0% offer $100K or more. Use the salary tool above to see where a specific number ranks.
Who is hiring for hospitality jobs in Illinois?
The employers with the most open hospitality roles in Illinois are Texas Roadhouse (107 openings), Panera (71), and Chuck E Cheese (61). Every listing links directly to the employer's own application page — applying is always free.
Are there remote hospitality jobs in Illinois?
Not at the moment — none of the current hospitality postings in Illinois are marked remote-eligible. Hospitality work in this market is overwhelmingly on-site.