4 Star Restaurant Group’s Post

Yesterday, Crosby's Kitchen officially opened its doors in Niles after months of construction, training and hard work. A huge thank you to the team who worked tirelessly to make this happen, we couldn't have done it without you. #newrestaurantopening #restaurantopening #2024star https://lnkd.in/gpxJ59ak

Join us and Chef Holly Willoughby for our Sustainable Supper next week! #ellaelli #2024star

And we're off! Stop by Crosby's Kitchen Niles Monday through Friday 9am-6pm - we are hiring for all positions FOH and BOH. We're excited to see you! #hiring #nilesillinois #crosbyskitchenniles #ckniles #2024star

We are thrilled to officially announce the opening of a second Crosby's Kitchen location in Niles, IL in May of this year!  Community is at the core of who we are at Crosby's Kitchen and we are so excited and honored to be joining the Northwestern suburbs. For the past 12 years we have had the privilege of serving the Southport community and growing up with the families and neighbors that visit us week in and week out. We look forward to meeting our new neighbors and introducing you to your new favorite cocktail, glass of wine, salad ,steak, and most of all, our people. Stay tuned with the latest info on our social media pages (@crosbysniles) and on our website, https://lnkd.in/geSh8Sx2 #nilesillinois #2024star #chicagosuburbs #restaurantopening #crosbyskitchen

We're only a few months from opening Crosby's Kitchen in Niles and we are looking for Sous Chefs, Restaurant Managers, Bar Managers, Servers, Bartenders, cooks, line cooks, food runners, the list goes on! Visit our Culinary Agents page for more info: https://lnkd.in/gbrt8jYn #4starrestaurantgroup #nilesillinois

Kayleen Ramos is not only a recent grad but she is also our newest rockstar manager at Smoke Daddy Wrigley. She has been with us for 6 years and started as a host, moved into bartending and serving, before moving into a management position. We are incredibly grateful and proud to have her on our team and know she has a bright future ahead! What has been your proudest moment at 4 Star? My proudest moment at 4 star was the day Maile Kahaunaele shared how proud of me she was for handling a difficult situation with a guest. I was able to chat with the guests and at the end of the call, they felt a lot better and were extremely happy that they were able to talk to the manager. It also made me feel happy to regain a guest trust.    How long have you been with the company and what positions have you held? I will be having my 6-year anniversary in May. I started as a host, then moved my way up to serving and bartending. After that, I was a full Keyholder for one year, then got promoted to management.  #2024star

Meet Cupertino (Cup), a true Smoke Daddy icon. Fondly referred to as someone who "came with the building," Cup has been an integral part of the Smoke Daddy team for over 25 years. Beginning his journey in 1997 as a dishwasher, Cupertino's hard work and invaluable contributions to the kitchen caught the attention of the management team. Quickly transitioning from dish duty to the kitchen line, Cup has consistently moved up the ranks. His positivity and unwavering work ethic make him a cherished presence, earning appreciation from both guests and staff alike. Now, as we go into celebrating our 30th year at Smoke Daddy in Wicker Park, Cupertino is a valued Pit Master and we are incredibly proud to have him on our team! We asked Cup to answer a few questions about his time at 4 Star so far: What do you enjoy the most about your job at 4 Star? I like everything about my job... Everything I do, I do with pride and joy. I am also proud of where we have come as a company. What 4 Star moment are you the proudest of? I am very proud of how the company has grown since I started. When I joined in 1997, there were only 2 stores, Dunlay's on the Square and Dunlay's on Clark. Look at how much we have grown since then! I am happy to be a part of it all. How long have you been with 4 Star and what roles have you held/ what has been the progression? In 1997 I started as a dishwasher. Since then, I have been a Line Cook, Kitchen Manager and Pit Master, and many other things in between. Since I started at Smoke Daddy, I have found that I have been able to grow in the company because of my dedication to a positive attitude and readiness for feedback. We are all on the same team and I am happy to keep growing for my team.