Kitchen Lead at Bunker
Job Description
Position: Kitchen Lead
Location: FROTH + Bunker (shared kitchen inside The Duncan – Chicago, IL)
Schedule: Mid-shift coverage (10am-6pm), with crossover into both breakfast and dinner service (weekends required)
Compensation: $21-24/hr + tips, plus benefits & amenities
FROTH is coffee with a cocktail mindset. Bunker is your neighborhood bar with a killer patio and solid food. Both run out of the same kitchen, and we’re hiring one strong Kitchen Lead to help guide the team — someone who can cook, train, and build systems that last.
This is a working leadership role — perfect for someone with strong line experience who’s ready to help elevate the kitchen from the inside out.
What You’ll Do:
Work mid-shifts that overlap with day and evening service
Cook on the line during service — you’re leading by example
Ensure smooth handoffs between the AM and PM teams
Collaborate with managers on SOPs, food safety practices, and kitchen systems
Train and support line cooks and prep staff in recipe execution and technique
Maintain a clean, efficient kitchen space using Chicago health standards
Help keep the kitchen organized, stocked, and running like a tight ship
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years of experience in a fast-paced kitchen, with some leadership or trainer experience
Skilled line cook who’s fast, clean, and consistent
Strong communication skills — can coach without ego
Proficient in Spanish or comfortable using a translation app to facilitate kitchen communication
Able to document, reinforce, and uphold SOPs and systems
Comfortable working solo when needed, but also great on a team
Food Handler Manager Certification required (City of Chicago)
Pay & Perks:
$21-24/hr + tips
PTO and sick days
Access to gym, pool, basketball court, sauna, and steam room
Free shift meal + 30% discount across all Heritage Hospitality Group locations
Fun, creative environment with real growth potential
Work across two dynamic concepts — one coffee-forward, one bar-focused — in a single kitchen
We’re not looking for someone who just shows up — we want someone who helps shape the kitchen.
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