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The Kindling Management Team

a photo of Simon Unthan the General Manager at Kindling

Simon Unthan

Operations Director
a photo of Jairo Chavez - executive chef at Kindling

Jairo Chavez

Chef de Cuisine
A photo of Abbey Aarp at Kindling - the private events Manager

Abbey Aarp

Private Events
A photo of sous chef Raul Lopez

Raul Lopez

Culinary Team
A Photo of Kindling Operations Manager Matt Miller

Matt Miller

Operations Team
A photo of Lauren Ford at Kindling.

Lauren Ford

Operations Team
Jonathon Sawyer Chef Partner at Kindling at the Hearth

Jonathon Sawyer

Chef | Partner
Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner of the Fifty/50 Group

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, led by Simon Unthan and Chef Jonathon Sawyer, are in development for an exciting, brand-new project slated to open at 111 West Wacker Drive in Q1 of 2027.

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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