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Lead Line Cook / Chef — Saigon Sisters (Chicago West Loop)
Saigon Sisters Restaurant
567 W. Lake St
compensation:
Per Experience (40 to 55 Hours per week)-Paid every two weeks
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Lead Line Cook / Chef
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Saigon Sisters isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a family story, a craft kitchen, and a place where every dish is built with intention. We’re looking for a Lead Line Cook/Chef who treats food with respect, leads with heart, and thrives in a kitchen where precision and creativity matter equally.
Why This Role Matters:
You’ll work side‑by‑side with Executive Chef & Owner Mary Aregoni, helping shape the flavors, standards, and soul of one of Chicago’s most beloved Vietnamese kitchens.
What You’ll Lead:
*Daily kitchen execution with consistency and calm
*Tasting-driven quality control — every plate, every time
*Mentorship + team leadership rooted in respect
*Immaculate cleanliness + organization that sets the tone for the whole team
*Inventory, ordering, catering, and menu development alongside ownership
*A fast-paced, collaborative kitchen where details matter and pride shows
Who You Are:
*A cook with exceptional technique and a refined palate
*Someone who leads with professionalism, urgency, and accountability
*A chef who believes a clean kitchen is a non-negotiable
*A teammate who values family, culture, and hospitality
*3+ years in high-volume kitchens (leadership experience a plus)
What We Offer:
*Stable, year‑round employment
*Real opportunities for growth and advancement
*Direct collaboration with ownership
*A positive, supportive, family-driven culture
*Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays off
If you believe every ingredient deserves respect, every plate tells a story, and every service is a chance to create something memorable, we’d love to meet you.
Apply with your resume and a brief introduction.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.