About Us
Spitfire Chicken is a rotisserie chicken concept in Champaign built around bold flavor, real prep, and no shortcuts. We're new, we're growing, and we're figuring some of this out in real time, which means the people who join us now aren't just filling a shift. They're helping build the place.
We take our food seriously. We also don't take ourselves too seriously. If you can hustle during a rush and still crack a joke while you're doing it, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Do
- Handle raw chicken safely and correctly, every time, no exceptions
- Cook items to order: fries, green beans, mac and cheese, and more, keeping pace during busy stretches without cutting corners
- Knock out prep work before and during shifts: sauces, sides, portioning, restocking
- Run the register, take orders, and handle pickup and delivery hand-offs
- Deliver customer service that makes people want to come back, even when it's slammed
- Keep your station and the kitchen clean and organized as you go, not just at close
- Think on your feet when something doesn't go to plan (because in a new restaurant, something always will)
- Work as part of a team that actually has each other's backs
What We're Looking For
- Someone who shows up, digs in, and doesn't need to be told twice
- Comfortable working with raw meat and food safety protocols
- Able to move fast and stay sharp during rushes without losing accuracy
- A real team player who also knows how to make the shift fun
- Reliable. If you say you'll be there, you're there
- Prior restaurant or kitchen experience is a plus, but not required. Attitude and work ethic matter more to us than your resume
- Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and work around heat and kitchen equipment
Room to Grow
Here's the thing about being a new concept: we're not going to hire our next leaders from outside. We're going to grow them from inside this kitchen. If you're someone who pays attention, learns the business alongside us, and wants more responsibility over time, there's a real path here, not just a job posting promise. Our current leadership started exactly where you'd be starting.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed or stop by Spitfire Chicken at 2510 Village Green Place to introduce yourself in person. We like meeting people who are excited enough to show up.
Dinner solved.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
