Lead Line Cook

Junior Sous Chef The Spoke & Bird — Pilsen,

Chicago, IL Full-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 & Growth

Full-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/r8mfJ1QM3dmZsUpY7 Tell 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.