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Boka Restaurant Group owns twenty-three entities that have been anchored by the partnership of six of America's top chefs. The headquarters is in Chicago, and the size of the company is up to 5,000 employees. The firm pushes beyond their convention to support and believe in each other due to their firm belief that genuiness in hospitality creates a humane world. The company offers competitive perks and benefits that are a way of appreciating their employees. Some of them include employee referral bonus, complimentary access to opportunities and events with local partners, health benefits, vision and dental insurance, competitive compensation, 401k, paid sick leave, employee assistance programs and referral bonuses.
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How many years of experience do Boka Restaurant Group employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Boka Restaurant Group: Newcomers: 39%, Experiencers: 28%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 12%. Boka Restaurant Group employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Boka Restaurant Group employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Boka Restaurant Group: 4 Star Restaurant Group, AceBounce, Alinea. Typical Boka Restaurant Group employees have worked at 4 Star Restaurant Group.
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What industries did Boka Restaurant Group employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Boka Restaurant Group: Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Traveler Accommodation Companies, Niche Food Service Companies, RV Parks / Recreational Camps / Dormitories. Boka Restau
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Where did Boka Restaurant Group employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Boka Restaurant Group: Small: 56%, Medium: 16%, Large: 28%. Most Boka Restaurant Group employees have previously worked at small companies.
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How long do people stay in a role at Boka Restaurant Group?
Time employed at Boka Restaurant Group: <1: 21%, 1-3: 52%, 4-8: 25%, 9-13: 1%, 14-20: 1%, 20+: 0%. Most Boka Restaurant Group employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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How does Boka Restaurant Group rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Boka Restaurant Group: 49.0% Male and 51.0% Female. Age ratio at Boka Restaurant Group: 16-20: 4%, 21-30: 76%, 31-40: 18%, 41-50: 1%, 51-60: 1%, 60+: 0%. Boka Restaurant Group rates - 8.0% more female than the industry average. Most B
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What are the top roles at Boka Restaurant Group?
Top roles of Boka Restaurant Group: Server, Bartender, Pastry Cook, Hostess, General Manager. The top role at Boka Restaurant Group is Server.
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How does Boka Restaurant Group rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Boka Restaurant Group: high. Boka Restaurant Group ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do Boka Restaurant Group employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Boka Restaurant Group: 1 Hotels, 4 Star Restaurant Group, Above-Time Inc, ACADIA, ACES. People who work at Boka Restaurant Group most typically go on to work for the 1 Hotels.
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What year was Boka Restaurant Group founded?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
2002.
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What industry does Boka Restaurant Group operate in?
Liam Brown4 years ago
Restaurant/Food Service.
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What’s the gender distribution at Boka Restaurant Group?
Liam Brown4 years ago
51.0% female, 49.0% male.
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Where’s Boka Restaurant Group’s HQ located?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
The HQ is at Chicago, IL.
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What’s Boka Restaurant Group’s yearly revenue?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
$25m to $50m, i think
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How long do people usually work for Boka Restaurant Group?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
1-3 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Boka Restaurant Group employees work for?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Small companies before Boka Restaurant Group.
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How often do employees get promoted at Boka Restaurant Group ?
Sophie Hayes4 years ago
advancement opportunities are high
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Top future employers of Boka Restaurant Group employees?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
1 Hotels, 4 Star Restaurant Group, Above-Time Inc, ACADIA, ACES, Lettuce Entertain You, Levy Restaurants, One Off Hospitality.
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Which companies did employees work for before starting at Boka Restaurant Group?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Most of Boka Restaurant Group’s employees worked for one of these companies 4 Star Restaurant Group, AceBounce, Alinea, Balena, Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Eataly, Lettuce Entertain You, The Alinea Group.
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How old are Boka Restaurant Group’s employees in general?
Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
21-30.
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Where did most of Boka Restaurant Group employees go to school?
Isabella Holmes4 years ago
College of DuPage, Columbia College Chicago, Cornell University, DePaul University, Kendall College.
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Sustainable work environment, talented coworkers 👍
A year ago
Fair pay, compared to many restaurants in Chicago.
A year ago
They must be having the same payscale among the states??🤔
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I wanna know, how does the tips work here😇
A year ago
Split between whom ever was working.🥰
A year ago
The tips are split evenly amongst those who are working the shifts
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On average, how many hours do you work a day at BOKA Restaurant Group? 🧠
A year ago
don't expect to have a life outside work anytime soon
A year ago
About 8 hrs ✌
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I have been here 4 years and been a top performer.👆
A year ago
They are ALL about being a drone and staying a long time. They are NOT about meritocracy. ✌
A year ago
Easy gig, Great food (if you ever get any), Great chefs, nice management and staff. 👏
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I work with almost all woman and those above me are almost all woman.👏
A year ago
It's refreshing and a great work life balance at this company.
A year ago
The benefits could be better but it is great for the food and beverage industry.👍
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Provide a professional, educational and rewarding work environment. 👍
A year ago
Expectations and standards are held high. Not for everyone. Want the best of the best. This is not a con.
A year ago
Standards never compromised. 💪
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i am happy to hear about them bcz they give good opportunities to students for working part time even with no prior experience 🤗
A year ago
great that u shared🤩
A year ago
there're plenty of opportunities for every one here....!
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really great team, company invested in your well-being 👍
A year ago
You can pick your own schedule and almost all the mangers are great. 👌
A year ago
Sometimes the hours can be slim if they hire too many people and sometimes you have to work for very long hours based on how the event is going.
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Great space for career growth - and learning 👏
A year ago
Flexible and supportive of career goals outside of the service industry.
A year ago
Took great care of us during the pandemic Owners are very friendly Good money Coworkers are the best 👍
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I've worked for other restaurants/restaurant groups in Chicago, and this one has by far been the best experience. 😍
A year ago
I can't speak for every restaurant in this group, but its been nothing but a joy working where I have been these last few months.
A year ago
My fellow coworkers and managers have been a delight to work with. 😊
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What questions did they ask during your interview at BOKA Restaurant Group?💡
A year ago
If you were an animal, what would you be?
A year ago
What do you enjoy about your current position?👍
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I put 100 % of my knowledge every day when working with our guests 👌
A year ago
good food for boka every employees ✌
A year ago
good money with easy work
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Pros Great place Friendly environment Care about employees
A year ago
Boka group welcomes you in all the time with open arms really appreciative with getting your job done.
A year ago
Really friendly staff nobody feels bigger or higher then nobody🤗
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My friend told me that it's a busy place but u'll make good money here
A year ago
Im seeking opportunity in a place where I can learn alot with making good money so it might be something great for me 🤔
A year ago
yes u heard right. it's busy working place🙂
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Incredible company to work with, great staff and management I love their open door policy.👏
A year ago
Best in the biz in Chicago
A year ago
Open door policy Family meals😋
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Communication among the symbiotic roles is excellent. 👌
A year ago
At the end of every shift, I am thanked for my time and my work that day.
A year ago
Decent amount of autonomy in the FOH where management lets you do your job ✌
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Great management and perks. Perfect work life balance. 👍
A year ago
Absolute joy to work for them
A year ago
Cons Can't think of any - truly a pleasure! 😌
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Amazing diverse staff to work with 👌
A year ago
Same cons as any restaurant job, but probably less of them
A year ago
Restaurant managers should have better quality of life. It makes a huge difference and trickles down. 😪
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As a long time server I’ve had my share of working for unorganized restaurants that can leave you feeling constantly stressed. But BOKA has been a blessing
A year ago
Great company to work for. Highly recommend!
A year ago
An amazing rooftop bar that really makes you appreciate Chicago's beauty.👌
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Great company to work for and even better office environment 👌
A year ago
I am currently working remotely for The Boka Restaurant Group. As this opportunity starts to fade, I will have to eventually find work with another great company.
A year ago
you must be looking for another opportuniny which is challenging and high paying just like this. 😊
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I have been with Boka Restaurant Group for almost nine years, and I have stayed with this company for as long as I have because of the genuine kindness and talent of the people here. 👍
A year ago
There are also tremendous growth opportunities, and it's amazing how many stories there are within the company of people who started in entry level positions and have grown with the company.
A year ago
Even the Vice President started as a bartender! 😯
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Boka Resturant Group🤗 fun and family environment
A year ago
yay!! i love fun environment😊
A year ago
not all about fun but stressing at some time
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I interviewed at Boka Restaurant Group. Standard interview process. Basic questions about working in the industry and how they are working through the pandemic. 👍
A year ago
Bartender Interview. I got the impression he wanted a very serious, craft bartender, as opposed to a fun crafty bartender.🤷
A year ago
Interview Questions What is your favorite cocktail you came up with?
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Two weeks paid vacation and very liberal time off policy 👏
A year ago
after a year of full-time work, you are offered a health insurance plan that is sufficient.
A year ago
The good: Decent health insurance, affordable dental, one week off per 6 months, dining incentive✌
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Over the years the benefits have been getting better year after year so I do appreciate that. 👍
A year ago
We have also been provided with numerous opportunity for continuing education including food and beverage classes and trips to nearby farms and suppliers.
A year ago
Working for BOKA restaurant group has been a breathe of fresh air. 😊
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The best company one could ask for. 👏
A year ago
Overall my experience working at BOKA Restaurant Group was phenomenal.👌
A year ago
True!!! If I didn’t move I would have stayed with them
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They truly care about their guests and uphold a strong sense of quality service. 👏
A year ago
It was a pleasure being a part of creating special memories for people.
A year ago
Fight for better insurance for your employees. Valuing employees creates loyalty and aids in employee retainment.✌
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Lunch depends on restaurants but it’s great that employees are taken care of for a meal break and staff contribute to the cooking
A year ago
Family meal is everyday ! Wont say no to free food
A year ago
HAHAHA never say no to free foods 🤣
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 days. I interviewed at Boka Restaurant Group. The interviewing manager was really relaxed and friendly and really wanted to hear my thoughts on the Boka process. 😊
A year ago
Responded to Lensa ad, sent in resume and was quickly asked to come in for an interview.✌
A year ago
Interview Questions Please describe your favorite dining experience and why you enjoyed it.
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Not a bad place instead u get many advancemnet opportunities here as I've experienced
A year ago
good to get an experience from this place
A year ago
I'm not really sure about what type of advancemnt opportunities
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They also put a lot of time and resources into acknowledging and appreciating the hard work of their employees which I feel is incredibly important! 👌
A year ago
community service opportunities, incentives throughout the year, and forums for employees to meet with the upper management.
A year ago
I feel incredibly fortunate and proud to be part of Boka Restaurant Group!!😊
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Their guidance on benefits are Good but system used to enroll can be confusing if you need to change anything mid year since there are so many steps required. ✌
A year ago
Family meals are daily and 95% of the time its good!
A year ago
there are no real benefits, health insurance marketplace after 1 year of working.👆
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Initially, a great place to work. Knowledge and positivity based, given the tools to do great things for guests👍
A year ago
Ridiculously talented chef-partners to work for. 👏
A year ago
A culture that celebrates life in the industry. It's a great company.
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How often do raises occur at BOKA Restaurant Group? 💭
A year ago
Usually they do even though they are in cents or hours increased they do give raises
A year ago
If you get promoted only then you get some rasie.✌
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if someone asks me for the best company to work for i woul higllhy recommend BRG coz it's a place u''ll get recoganized for whatever abilities u possess 🤗
A year ago
awww!! see the confidence!! then there must be something different here 😁
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BRG offers insurance but to vain as it's expensive & lower paid staff can't avail it😣
A year ago
but still its the most good working place
A year ago
and even if th ebenefits offered u get them after 1 year working here...
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Event Specialist Interview. I had a few phone and in-person interviews for this position. ✌
A year ago
The entire process shows their dedication to hospitality.
A year ago
Interview Questions What Boka property is your ideal sp
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Chef driven restaurants that people love. ❤
A year ago
Inconsistent rules and standards between managers
A year ago
Pay scale needs to be raised for management and BOH. They’re working too hard for their mediocre pay.
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Expanding pretty rapidly now, some missteps are bound to happen. 😅
A year ago
Very organized, long detailed training program, lots of opportunity for advancement, great Chefs
A year ago
Incredibly nice, hardworking people at Boka. 👌
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Growth Opportunity, Benefits and talented team 👍
A year ago
Management sometimes can be stretched. (Pandemic)
A year ago
Keep up the good work and continue to facilitate a safe, positive and productive work environment. 🤗
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As a group, they really invest and care about their employees. 👌
A year ago
Caring environment, possibilities for advancement, great culture.
A year ago
Trying to go a long way if the employee wants to go.🤘
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Following insurance that can be purchased on the first of the month after 60 days of employment: Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Whole Life, and Short-Term Disability. 👍
A year ago
Hard to use, but very generous that company paid/provided
A year ago
Works alright for when you need it 👌
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Do ur best nd get the best this is what works at BRG!
A year ago
would they give good pay check too🤔
A year ago
that's waht u have to do at high profile companies😏
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Passion and creativity to build positive relationships and make connections that make a difference in the lives of others.👍
A year ago
As a server here you really need to know as much as you can and management is always excited to help you learn.
A year ago
Staff meal is off the charts 👆
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Dental Insurance: Also pretty expensive, no employer cost sharing 😪
A year ago
Managers take good care of employees when dining at the restaurants, discounts on food and drinks are generous
A year ago
Could be a tad better (my old restaurant was 50% but didnt send any ‘gifts as we do here at BOKA)
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Wonderful company with great pay, environment, and management structure. 👏
A year ago
Wonderful and Inclusive Place to Work
A year ago
No one is talking about the event that comapny thorws but they are amazing. 👌
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Hardworking and fun loving staff Inclusive community 👍
A year ago
High paced environment. Might be hard to get days off.
A year ago
Involving community is another name of inclusive community. ✌
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I loved working with Boka. I became really close with my team at my designated restaurant and they are still my friends to this day. 😍
A year ago
Scheduling was a struggle, sometimes it was hard to work around my other jobs schedule even though I had specific days requested off.
A year ago
That was more on my restaurant specifically. It was also very hard to move up the totem pole. 😅
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The vision ov BRG to strive beyond convention to support each other and the communities can still be seen in thier environment which is rare to be sighted in other companies🙂
A year ago
yes no doubt in this IMHO :)
A year ago
hardly companies run leading their vision upon which they began....
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Very smart and talented group, if you make it here you can make it anywhere. 👆
A year ago
Work/life balance, more flexibility in scheduling
A year ago
More events that bring all the restaurants together🤗
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do get avail the benefits of working here like free meals, discounts, isurance, pto,nd more depending on the resturant u r working in under BRG 😁
A year ago
Nothing but a few u can get!!
A year ago
maybe it depends on the post u r at
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Good insurance plan, supportive employers 🤗
A year ago
The employees and management were all amazing people. 👌
A year ago
Also being treated like royalty when eating out at one of the restaurants was a bonus!
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And then there's the guests. Some are great and become lifelong friends. 🤗
A year ago
Hopefully post pandemic times, guests at all restaurants will be more understanding and polite.
A year ago
Pandemic made the job very difficult. 😪
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The staff always got along well and before pandemic times, busy shifts were always the most fun. 🤗
A year ago
Boka is a great place to work. Great People, Fun Environment
A year ago
It's the restaurant industry! Breaks aren't really a thing in Illinois, which can be tough. 😬
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Payroll Administrator Interview. Long. Met with 4 people. They were very accommodating on finding days/times that worked for me. 👍
A year ago
Asked knowledge of prior experience and what you were looking for out the group 👌
A year ago
Interview Questions What do you enjoy most about payroll?
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I have been with Boka Restaurant Group and have been able to grow professionally more than I ever have in any other company. 👏
A year ago
The company has grown so quickly it is a challenge to learn all of the new faces in all of the locations!
A year ago
So many great things happening in all of the restaurants- keep it up! ✌
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I applied online. I interviewed at Boka Restaurant Group. During the interview was asked brief questions about resume and experience. Then asked what I knew about the Boka Restaurants. ✌
A year ago
The second interview was a panel type interview with the top leadership of the group.
A year ago
Interview Questions How would you handle a situation when a guest with a reservation is upset about waiting 30 minutes for a table?
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u get to work for upto 12 hurs still not good compensation😣
A year ago
oohh so sad!!
A year ago
but i didn't heard about this kind of compalin here...
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-Very long hours -Hours/Pay ratio do not add up
A year ago
I enjoyed working there because of my teammates
A year ago
Don’t be on your phone Bring extra shirts cause youll get wet
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Amazing people, good hours, and fun environment. 👏
A year ago
Amazing benefits, plenty of room for growth
A year ago
great properties and great owners 👌
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This is the only restaurant "group" to work for in Chicago ✌
A year ago
extremely high level of chefs 😯
A year ago
Pay could be higher but the name on the resume will take you places
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