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RESERVATIONS

The Kindling Team

Simon Unthan

Operations Director

Jairo Chavez

Chef de Cuisine
A photo of Abbey Aarp the private event manager at Kindling.

Abbey Aarp

Private Events

Andy Spetz

Culinary Team

Raul Lopez

Culinary Team

Matt Miller

Operations Team

Lauren Ford

Operations Team

Savannah Dededaux

Marketing

Jonathon Sawyer

Chef | Partner

The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group

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UPCOMING PROJECTS

At Kindling, our success is shared success amongst everyone on the team.

We are always looking to meet new people and expand our team with passionate, hospitality-driven individuals who love what they do. Whether you are a seasoned culinary professional, a master behind the bar, or someone who simply loves making guests feel at home in the heart of the Chicago Loop, we are continuously accepting applications and resumes for current opportunities to join our downtown family.

The Kindling team is also beginning development for an exciting, brand-new project slated for a late 2026 or early 2027 launch. As our footprint grows, so does our need for dedicated talent ready to build something spectacular from the ground up. If you’re ready to bring the next chapter of your career to the Fifty/50 Group, we want to hear from you. Send us your resume today to be considered for both current openings and our upcoming future ventures.

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