LINC - Chili’s® Grill & Bar for PC

Team Members at Chili's who manage their training and communications across multiple devices benefit from running LINC - Chili's® Grill & Bar on a desktop or laptop. When you're at a computer, you can access job-related modules, broadcast videos, and team communications without consuming mobile data, and you can multitask between the app and other windows. LINC - Chili's® Grill & Bar is optional to use, but accessing it on a full computer gives you the stability of a keyboard, a larger workspace, and the option to keep the app open during your shift without draining phone battery.

LINC - Chili's® Grill & Bar is a free training and communications platform designed for Chili's restaurant staff. While it's built for mobile, running it on a PC brings practical advantages for busy Team Members who need to complete required modules, watch training videos, and stay connected with coworkers. Below is how the app's core workflow unfolds when you're at a computer.

How a Training Session Works on LINC

When you sit down to work through your assigned modules, LINC - Chili's® Grill & Bar walks you through a structured flow. You sign in with your HotSchedules credentials, then navigate to available training content. Here's the typical progression:

1. Log in using your valid HotSchedules username and password
2. View your assigned or available training modules and videos
3. Complete interactive modules, which can include quizzes or knowledge checks
4. Access broadcast videos and communications sent to your location
5. Track your progress as you finish each module

Desktop Advantage: Keeping Training Separate from Your Phone

Running LINC for computer means you're not eating into your phone's storage, battery, or cellular data plan while you train. You can position the app on your desktop alongside a notepad, a reference document, or communication from your manager. A Wi-Fi connection is recommended to avoid cellular data charges, and a PC removes that mobile dependency entirely. Many Team Members use the app both at work and at home, so having it on a full machine lets you stay logged in on one device while your phone remains free for other tasks.

Content and Learning Materials

The app provides job-related training tailored to your role at Chili's, including instructional videos, interactive lessons, and module-based learning. Team Members report that the training content itself is engaging and connects you with coworkers across different locations. Some modules may require completion of specific pathways, though a few users have noted inconsistencies in module availability or role-based restrictions that can limit access to certain training assignments.

Known Issues and Support Considerations

LINC - Chili's® Grill & Bar has reported technical issues that affect some Team Members. Language settings can get stuck on a non-English option, such as Dutch or Hebrew, without an obvious way to switch back, requiring workarounds like translating screenshots. Login errors, including bad login messages and invalid credential notifications, have blocked access for some users despite correct passwords. Module completion status sometimes displays incorrectly, showing a module as passed when it wasn't, or failing to mark finished work as complete. If you encounter any of these problems, contact your manager or support: response times have been slow for some escalations.

When You Need the Mobile App Instead

Not all content works equally on desktop and mobile. Some modules are only available on the mobile app, and certain role-based training, such as General Manager modules, may be restricted by your current profile assignment at the restaurant. If you're told to complete a specific module but it doesn't show up in LINC for Windows PC or on the web version, check with your manager about alternative access points or whether your role needs to be updated in the system.