Grill Cook

Grill Cook – Live Fire | Kouklas Greek Eatery (Niles, IL)

At Kouklas Greek Eatery, the grill drives the menu. We run a custom charcoal and wood live-fire setup, and we’re looking for someone who can step in and own it.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. We do 200–350 covers in a 5-hour service. You need to be fast, organized, and consistent under pressure. We’re also moving toward all-day service, so this role will continue to grow as we expand.

Responsibilities

• Execute all grill items with consistency, accuracy, and speed
• Manage live fire throughout service (heat zones, timing, recovery)
• Stay organized and maintain a clean, tight station at all times
• Keep pace with service without backing up tickets
• Work directly with expo and the kitchen team to ensure proper flow
• Maintain quality and standards from first ticket to last

Requirements

• Strong grill experience required (live fire, wood, or charcoal preferred)
• Able to handle sustained high-volume service
• Solid understanding of timing, doneness, and temperature control
• Reliable, on time, and ready to work every shift
• Communicates clearly and works well within a team
• No shortcuts, no excuses—just consistent execution

What We Offer

• $26.00-$30.00/hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Consistent volume and stable hours
• Strong opportunity for growth as we expand

We are not a slow kitchen and this is not a low-pressure role. If you can handle the volume, stay disciplined, and execute at a high level, we want to talk.