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JOB DETAILS

Chef

CompanyPinstripes
LocationOrange
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
About The Company
Pinstripes is an experiential dining and entertainment concept combining exceptional Italian-American cuisine with bowling, bocce, and private event banquet space for groups of 20 to 1,000. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in Chicago and currently operates eight locations across the US. To learn more, visit www.pinstripes.com.
About the Role

Description

Here at Pinstripes, people are our greatest asset. We’re dedicated to maintaining a passionate and fun team culture that consistently delivers guests the most memorable and amazing dining and entertainment experience in the world. We are an all-scratch kitchen that prides ourselves on our fresh ingredients, seasonal menus, high food quality standards and exceptional service.


The Chef role at Pinstripes is a hands-on, entry-level management position focused on executing high-volume service, leading shifts, and maintaining kitchen standards. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow into a Sous Chef position and develop leadership skills within a structured kitchen environment.

Your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

  • Positive attitude and passion for making people smile, and truly enjoy their experience.
  • Value for high quality food and beverage, and appreciation for the technique associated with production.
  • Sense of adventure and engaging energy
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members, both BOH and FOH, Management, and Community.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Execute menu items with consistency, accuracy, and high quality
  • Ensure food quality through proper preparation, taste, and presentation
  • Prepare ingredients and maintain organized, well-stocked stations
  • Perform line checks and ensure readiness for service
  • Take ownership of your station to ensure efficient, organized, and high-quality service
  • Assist with banquet, catering, and brunch execution as needed
  • Support expo and communicate effectively with FOH to ensure accurate and timely service
  • Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and organization
  • Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and EcoSure standards
  • Contribute to a clean, efficient, and team-oriented kitchen environment

What's in it for you:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account option – including company HSA contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company provided Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Company provided Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Vacation
  • Voluntary benefits – LifeLock Protection, Pet Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness offerings
  • Growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openings
  • Discounts on Food, Beverage and Activities

Salary Range: $60,000 - 65,000 annually

Requirements

What we are looking for:

  • 1+ year of supervisory kitchen experience
  • Appreciation for high-quality food and attention to detail in execution
  • Ability to communicate effectively with BOH and FOH team members
  • Ability to stay organized and efficient in a fast-paced environment
  • Eagerness to learn and grow within a structured culinary development path
  • Ability to lead kitchen operations during service, maintaining food quality, consistency, and team accountability

*** Must be 21 years old and over ***



We look forward to hearing from you! For more information, check us out at pinstripes.com

We focus on an inclusive culture and celebrate everyone for who they are. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Key Skills
Kitchen managementFood preparationMenu executionTeam leadershipFood safetySanitationInventory managementCommunicationLine cookingQuality controlStaff trainingCustomer serviceTime managementOrganizationProblem solving
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accounts401kEmployee assistance programShort term disability insuranceLong term disability insuranceFlexible vacationLifeLock protectionPet insuranceAccident and critical illness insuranceFood and beverage discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Chef is responsible for executing high-volume service with consistency and maintaining high food quality standards in an all-scratch kitchen. They will lead shifts, manage station organization, and ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$60,000 - $65,000
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
497
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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