Line Cook
About the job
- At least one year of industry experience.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions.
- Knife-handling skills.
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly with team members.
- Ability to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to work extended hours.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Assemble and cook menu items and prepare dishes.
- Perform regular quality assessments.
- Restock and clean the station.
- A desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
About the company
Pinstripes combines Italian-American cuisine with social entertainment by offering bowling, bocce, and private event spaces in addition to dining. Guests experience a meal and entertainment in a single venue, with options for groups ranging from 20 to 1,000 people, typically in a multi‑room setting that supports gatherings and celebrations. The product works as an integrated venue: customers order food and drinks from a curated menu while playing lanes of bowling or bocce, and/or reserving private event spaces for meetings, parties, or corporate events. Pinstripes differentiates itself from competitors by delivering a multi‑purpose, one‑stop experience that blends dining with interactive games and scalable event space across eight locations. Its goal is to grow its footprint while providing memorable social experiences through a combination of cuisine, sport-adjacent activities, and private venues for groups.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$249.5M
Headquarters
Northbrook, Illinois
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Punch Bowl Social acquired seven locations on October 31, 2025, preserving operations.
- Pinstripes.com listed seven open clubs on August 6, 2026.
- Existing reservations survived the sale, sustaining event revenue through 2026.
What critics are saying
- Pinstripes filed Chapter 11 on September 8, 2025, then entered Chapter 7 liquidation.
- Silverview and Punch Bowl Social own the assets, risking brand hollowing by 2026.
- Lease rejections and repeated closures destroy leverage; South Barrington closed in November 2025.
What makes Pinstripes unique
- Pinstripes combines bistro dining, bowling, bocce, and private events under one roof.
- Events generate 50% of revenue, giving Pinstripes corporate-booking differentiation.
- Founded by Dale Schwartz in 2007, it built a destination-style eatertainment brand.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Flexible Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Performance Bonus