Grow from within
Many of our managers started on the line or the floor. We’d rather promote you than replace you.
Careers at Bravo
Come build something that lasts.
For sixty years, the same Chicago family has run these restaurants — and the people behind the counter have always been the point. If you want a job that can become a career, with a company that promotes its own and means it about benefits, we should talk.
Why Bravo
A good place to start. A better place to stay.
A real family business
Owner-operated for three generations. The people making decisions know your name and eat where you work.
Six very different rooms
Deep-dish kitchen, wine bar, bagel bakery, retro diner, lakefront supper club, corporate office — six very different rooms to move between as you grow.
Benefits that mean it
Medical, dental and vision; paid time off; employee meals; commuter and wellness perks. The full list is below.
Six teams, six vibes
Find the room that fits you.
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“We believe in two things: cheese-pulls and family.”
Gino’s East
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“It’s all about the unique customer experience.”
Eduardo’s Enoteca
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“Chicago’s most famous retro-themed diner — bring your personality.”
Ed Debevic’s
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“Obsessed with the best bagels in the Midwest.”
Gotham Bagels
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“Supper-club warmth on the lake — a love letter to Wisconsin.”
Emmi’s Lake Geneva
The package
Benefits we’re proud to offer.
Medical, dental & vision
Comprehensive coverage for eligible team members.
Paid vacation & holiday pay
Time to rest, celebrate and recharge.
Restaurant discounts & employee meals
Eat well across all of our brands.
Flex savings & transportation
Pre-tax FSA and commuter benefits.
Training & advancement
Real paths to grow from crew to leadership.
Work-life balance options
Scheduling that respects your life outside work.
Domestic partner benefits
Benefits that include the people you love.
Wellness & volunteering
Group and individual ways to give back and stay well.
Open roles
Current openings
Browse by brand. Even when a brand has no specific listing here, you can still apply — its “Apply at …” button goes straight to its live job board.
Gino’s East
Apply at Gino’s EastGino’s East
Line Cook
Build Chicago’s most iconic deep dish from the ground up. We’ll teach you the cornmeal crust; you bring the pride.
Apply for Line Cook at Gino’s EastEduardo’s Enoteca
Apply at Eduardo’s EnotecaEduardo’s Enoteca
Server
Guide guests through modern Italian plates and a small-batch wine list at our intimate Gold Coast enoteca.
Apply for Server at Eduardo’s EnotecaGotham Bagels
Apply at Gotham BagelsGotham Bagels
Baker / Bagel Roller
Early mornings, hand-rolled dough, kettle-boiled bagels. Learn a craft passed down for generations.
Apply for Baker / Bagel Roller at Gotham BagelsEd Debevic’s
Apply at Ed Debevic’sEd Debevic’s
Server / Performer
Part server, part performer. If you’ve got personality and you can dance on a counter, Ed wants to meet you.
Apply for Server / Performer at Ed Debevic’sEdwardo’s Natural Pizza
Apply at Edwardo’s Natural PizzaNo individual postings right now — use the link above to see this team’s live openings and apply.
Emmi’s Lake Geneva
Apply at Emmi’s Lake GenevaNo individual postings right now — use the link above to see this team’s live openings and apply.
Bravo Corporate
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Marketing Coordinator
Support marketing across all six Bravo brands — social, email, events and local partnerships — from our River North office.
Apply for Marketing Coordinator at Bravo CorporateListings shown here are samples provided to demonstrate the format; the owner replaces them with live roles (see README). Every “Apply” link goes to a real, active job board.
Before you apply
Careers questions
How do I apply for a job at Bravo Restaurants?
Browse open roles below and click Apply to go to that brand’s application. You can also apply directly through each brand using its “Apply at …” button, or email careers questions to marketing@bravorestaurants.com.
Do I need prior restaurant experience?
Not for every role. Many kitchen and service positions include hands-on training — we hire for reliability and attitude and teach the rest. Management and corporate roles list their own requirements.
What benefits do Bravo employees get?
Eligible team members receive medical, dental and vision coverage; paid vacation and holiday pay; restaurant discounts and employee meals; flexible savings and transportation benefits; domestic partner benefits; wellness and volunteering programs; and training with advancement opportunities.
Which brands are hiring?
All six restaurant brands — Gino’s East, Eduardo’s Enoteca, Gotham Bagels, Ed Debevic’s, Edwardo’s Natural Pizza and Emmi’s Lake Geneva — plus the corporate office hire throughout the year. Availability varies by location and season.