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Pour Destino —Elmhurst, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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Fortunato Fish & Oyster —North Aurora, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Sanitation
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- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Hospitality Management Group —Frankfort, IL
- $58,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
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- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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BIG SAMMYS RESTAURANT AND BAR —Plainfield, IL
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- Opportunities for advancement
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Wheaton Park District —Wheaton, IL
- $50,930 - $76,395 a year
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Roc City Bar and Grill —Rockdale, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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fourteensixteen —La Grange, IL
- Full-time
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- Food Handler Certification
- Employee discount
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Wing It On! —Lombard, IL
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Pour Destino
Elmhurst, IL

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Full-time
$50,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Paid time off
401(k) matching

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Head Chef — Pour Destino | Elmhurst, IL

Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried Location: 545 Spring Road, Elmhurst, IL

About the Role

Pour Destino is looking for a talented and driven culinary professional ready to take the next step in their career. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled sous chef to step into a Head Chef role at one of Elmhurst's most distinctive dining destinations — a Spanish tapas and craft cocktail restaurant with a passionate team, a loyal local following, and real room to make the kitchen your own.

You'll lead our culinary operation end-to-end, from menu vision to daily execution, working closely with ownership to grow the food program alongside the restaurant.

What You'll Do

Lead and manage all back-of-house operations across lunch, dinner, and weekend service
Develop and evolve our Spanish-inspired tapas menu with creativity, seasonality, and guest experience in mind
Maintain rigorous standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation on every plate
Own food cost management — including ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and waste reduction
Hire, train, and develop kitchen staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and pride in craft
Collaborate with ownership on specials programming, seasonal menu updates, and new offerings
Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health code standards
Partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver seamless, guest-first service

What We're Looking For

3–5+ years of progressive kitchen experience, including time as a sous chef or senior line lead
Deep knowledge of Spanish cuisine, tapas-style cooking, or Mediterranean flavors strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage food cost and kitchen financials
Strong leadership presence with experience training and motivating a kitchen team
Organized, composed under pressure, and committed to consistent execution
A genuine passion for hospitality and a desire to grow with a local, independent restaurant

What We Offer

Competitive salaried compensation commensurate with experience
Creative ownership over the menu and kitchen direction
A supportive, community-rooted ownership team invested in your success
The opportunity to build something — not just maintain it

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief note about yourself to [email protected]. We'd love to hear about your background and what draws you to Pour Destino.

Let’s make one thing clear: Pour Destino is not your typical restaurant. If you’re looking for formal entrées and a four-course meal, we’re probably not your space. But if you’re searching for a place that feels like walking into a friend's living room—a place to connect, relax, and share—then you’ve found your destination.
Pour Destino is designed to be a social hub, a space to hang out with friends and family, or with people you’d like to become your friends and family. It’s where you share stories, create new ones, and let the conversation flow over cocktails and glasses of wine. We wanted to build something more than just a bar, a coffee shop, or a lounge; we wanted to create a place that becomes a part of your life’s best moments.
Food & Drink: A Shared Experience
Our menu is built around the art of sharing. Inspired by the vibrant Spanish tradition of tapas and pinchos, we’ve added our own international twist. We don’t claim to be a traditional Spanish restaurant—we add our own flair to everything we do, just as we all do in life. Our food is designed to be passed around the table, sparking conversation and connection. It’s the perfect companion for a craft cocktail, a glass of wine, or maybe a couple of bottles.
From Around the World to Our Hometown
Pour Destino was imagined by a group of young men in their mid-20s who wanted to bring the energetic, cosmopolitan vibe they loved in cities like San Diego, San Francisco, London, and Barcelona to the suburbs.
After originally opening in Hinsdale, our new Elmhurst location is a true homecoming for co-owners Collin Ringelstetter and Joseph Guerino, who both grew up here. This is their opportunity to share a vision they’re passionate about with the community that raised them.
We are thrilled to be a part of the Spring Road and Elmhurst community, and we hope to create a welcoming space for all. Come be a part of our story, and let us be a part of yours.

Pay: $50000.00 - $70000.00 / year

Pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Paid time off
401(k) matching
401(k)

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

Weekend availability
Monday to Friday
Holidays

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

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