Lead Line Cook
spoke amp bird all locationsChicago, IL
About the role
Junior Sous ChefThe Spoke & Bird — Pilsen, Chicago, ILFull-Time or Part-Time • Hourly (Pay based on experience)
Experience: Professional kitchen experience required, baking experience helpful
Spoke & Bird is a WBE-owned, farm-to-table hospitality group built around scratch cooking, seasonal ingredients, and treating people like adults. We source locally, strive to bake everything in-house, and operate open kitchens where transparency isn’t a buzzword—it’s just how we work. We’re a small, growing team and currently hiring for our Pilsen Kitchen + Market. If you’re looking for a place where craft matters, communication is direct, and growth is real, keep reading. What We’re About (The Big Picture).We started Spoke & Bird with three guiding principles: Source responsibly — local, sustainable, and supportive of urban farmers Operate transparently — open kitchens, open conversations, shared information Value our staff — fair pay, real expectations, flexibility, and long-term opportunity(including working toward shared equity and ownership for those who invest with us)
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support savory (and some sweet) kitchen operations, including prep, service, and production
- Maintain recipe accuracy, quality control, and allergy compliance
- Execute savory menus with consistency and creativity
- Manage prep schedules, production timelines, and inventory control
- Ensure proper preparation, storage, labeling, and rotation of all pastry products
- Coordinate with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams to support service flow
- Support menu development, seasonal updates, and special event offerings
- Bring creativity, precision, and a passion for craftsmanship
- Demonstrate a passion for details and a willingness to learn
- Supervise, train, and mentor team members to uphold quality and efficiency
- Maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety in all savory and pastry preparation
- Working efficiently in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality
- Collaborating with a small team that relies on each other to get things done
What We’re Looking For:
- Real kitchen experience (this isn’t an entry-level “curious about cooking” role)
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- A proven track record of showing up, following through, and finishing strong
- Ability to maintain high quality and consistency under pressure
- A calm, focused presence—someone who takes pride in their work
- Schedule, Pay & GrowthFull-time and part-time roles available
- Compensation based on experience and skill
- Opportunities for advancement as we expand into new locations
Benefits & Perks:
- Health insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Potential bonuses
- Dining discounts
- Wellness program
How to Apply:
We keep things simple and intentional.
Please complete our application form here:👉 https://forms.gle/r8mfJ1QM3dmZsUpY7Tell us about your experience, your availability, and what draws you to culinary work. Attention to detail starts before the oven’s on.
If you’re serious about cooking, appreciate a thoughtful workplace, and want to grow with a team that values both craft and people, we’d love to meet you.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Cooks, Restaurant
Industry
Full-Service Restaurants
Posted
7 days ago
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