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 a 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:
Our company, PERILLA, is named after a plant native to Korea and many east asian countries. It is known to be very adaptable and grows vigorously on any soil. The name is an homage to our parents who are first generation immigrants that traveled to foreign land and rooted themselves on new soil. Our food is centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics and modern Korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by Chef Andrew Lim to represent the second generation of Korean Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

Restaurant Information:
•Located at 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
•2021, 2022, and 2023 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 Harrasement 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
•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 email your resume 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?

Email your answers to the questions above and a copy of your resume:
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