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Momotaro - Chicago

820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Line Cook

Momotaro - Chicago More Info

820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Full Time • Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Archived: May 3, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

Momotaro - one of Chicago's premiere Japanese dining destinations - is looking for a talented and motivated line cook. Experience working with top quality produce, fish, and meat from Japan as well as local farms. You will work with products such as jidori chicken, A5 beef, and fish directly from Toyosu Market including whole Bluefin Tuna.

We offer an extensive training program that begins with running a station and can lead to meat butchery, fish butchery, sushi training, and further growth within our continuously expanding restaurant group.

In light of Covid-19 restrictions and the City of Chicago Phase 4 opening guidelines, we are dedicated and commited to providing our staff with the highest standards for health and safety protocols. Boka Restaurant Group, has developed comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines recommended by the CDC, FDA, OSHA, and the City of Chicago. All employees must adhere to these standards at all times.

All interested candidates may submit their resumes through Culinary Agents. No walk-ins or phone calls, please.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $23.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off

Required Skills

300+ Covers Per Night

Attention to Detail

Plating and Presentation

Wok Cooking

Adaptability to Health and Safety Protocols

Family Meal Preparation

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Sauteing

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Gallery

The Izakaya at Momotaro

Executive Chef, Gene Kato

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Momotaro - Chicago

Japanese, Sushi

Upscale Casual

Part of BOKA Restaurant Group

Momotaro is a multi-dimensional Japanese restaurant located in the West Loop. Chef Gene Kato oversees the Japanese seasonal kitchen. Momotaro recently received 3 stars from Phil Vetell of the Chicago Tribune and landed at number 6 on his Top 50 Restaurants annual list. Momotaro, designed by the world renowned Avroko, also contains a subterranean Izakaya and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room.

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