Thank you for your interest in joining our team here at PERILLA korean american fare. Please be sure to read through this job listing in it's entirety in order to be considered for the position. We are currently seeking an Assistant General Manager to join our team and growing business. We encourage and train teammates to grow and develop skills in each position of the FOH team as we move toward a new direction of a teamwork driven performance in the service industry.
Our Mission:
We believe that in order to provide our guests with the very best experience of food and hospitality, it requires a dedicated team of individuals working together with the same goal and purpose. The goal being, to respectfully introduce and represent our cuisine and culture with passion and attention to detail. We hope to create and maintain a community of independent small businesses supporting each other throughout Chicago and partner with quality purveyors that allow us to share their products and services. While doing so, we hope to create a workplace for our teammates that offers opportunities and growth in a positive work environment.
About the company:
PERILLA korean american fare opened in 2019 and is the first of two PERILLA locations in Chicago. Located in the West Loop, PERILLA fare is the original location centered around traditional flavors and ingredients and provides a communal dining experience with table-side grilling. We encourage our guests to join in on the fun and take part in grilling meats, seafood, and vegetables on the grill. We provide an energetic, vibrant, and artistic atmosphere with playful modern interpretations of classic Korean dishes. Whether you're looking for an intimate night out or gather your group of friends for Korean BBQ, we hope you find a unique one-of-a-kind experience tasting the flavors of Korean cuisine and exploring the category of Korean alcohol, known as sool.
Restaurant Information:
•Located at 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
•2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand Recipient
•Independently owned and operated business
•We have a positive, teamwork driven work environment with dedicated leaders who are present and working hands on with the team
•We are open for 7 dinner services
•We are closed all major holidays
•We are easily accessible by the CTA Blue Line or on 56 Milwaukee bus route
Compensation Information:
• Paychecks are provided weekly on Thursday
•We offer direct deposit through ADP
Position Information:
•You will be required to learn each of the roles in the FOH team
•You will be trained on all operating systems including OpenTable, Toast POS, TripleSeat, and BentoBox
•You will be required to obtain all necessary certificates including a Manager Sanitation Certificate, Food Allergen Certificate, BASSET Certificate and an annual Sexual Harassment Training Certificate
•You will be working directly alongside the Director of Operations and overseeing the FOH team
Benefits Information:
•10 days paid vacation annually
•Fully covered health insurance
•Quarterly Bonuses dependent on controllable profit, sales growth to budget, sanitation scores, management of cost of goods, and ratings
•You will be provided with daily staff meal and employee discounts for dining and take out at any of our partnered restaurants
•We are constantly offering in-house education such as beverage tastings and are looking for teammates seeking growth and more opportunities with the team
If you'd like to apply, please respond through Culinary Agents with the following questions:
•Share your favorite dining experience you've had at a restaurant and what exactly made it so special?
•Who is someone you've worked with that you admire and 3 characteristics about that person?
•What is your favorite dish in full detail? What drink would you pair with it and why?
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