Now hiring · Culinary Host · Schaumburg
Culinary Host Job in Schaumburg
Our intro to culinary arts. Start at the front, learn the kitchen, and move up into our Prep Cook / Kitchen Trainee path when you’re ready. Paid training. No experience needed.
- $15/hr to start
- Friday–Sunday, mostly evenings
- 10–20 hours a week
The job
What you’ll do.
- Front counterTake orders, run the register, greet guests.
- Expo & packingExpo and pack orders.
- Clean & resetKeep the dining room and dish area clean and reset stations.
- Kitchen basicsBasic prep (portioning, simple recipes) and light cooking with supervision.
- Catering helpHelp with catering packs on busy nights.
Pay, schedule & growth
Start at the front. Level up into the kitchen.
- Pay$15/hr to start. Raises tied to skills and reliability, and to entering our full chef-training program.
- Reviews30/60/90-day skill reviews. Learn kitchen and business basics.
- TipsTips can apply. This is counter service, not table service.
- ScheduleFriday evening, Saturday evening, Sunday day and evening. 10–20 hours a week. We need you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- BenefitsPaid training, employee discount.
- Where it goesCulinary Host → Prep Cook / Kitchen Trainee → Assistant Chef → Chef.
Why here
What makes us different.
- CreateBring ideas. R&D dishes can make the menu. Staff-created hits include the Giant 13″ Taco Mozzarella Stick and our Korean BBQ.
- Build fansWe train customer relationships, not just tickets.
- GrowA clear path from the front counter into our Prep Cook / Kitchen Trainee program.
You’re a fit if you…
- Show up, learn fast, follow checklists and keep it clean
- Are a team player on a fast line and stay positive under pressure
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Questions
Culinary Host questions, answered.
Do I need experience?
No. The Culinary Host job is our intro to culinary arts. We train you from zero.
How much does it pay?
$15 per hour to start, with raises tied to skills and reliability. Skill reviews at 30, 60 and 90 days. Tips can apply; this is counter service, not table service.
What’s the schedule?
Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday day and evening, 10 to 20 hours a week. We need you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What does a Culinary Host do?
Take orders, run the register and greet guests; expo and pack orders; keep the dining room and dish area clean and reset stations; basic prep and light cooking with supervision; and help with catering packs on busy nights.
Can I move up?
Yes. Culinary Host leads into our Prep Cook / Kitchen Trainee path when you’re ready, and from there to Assistant Chef and Chef.
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