Café & Bar Attendant

The Mather in Evanston • Evanston, IL

4d • $19 - $21

About The Position

We are seeking a Café & Bar Attendant to provide pleasurable dining experiences by ensuring professional, timely, food and beverage service to residents, family members, guests, and/or staff according to established dining standards. Ensures that all food sanitation guidelines are being met. Continuously work towards making an environment that functions smoothly. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Welcomes all residents and guests with a warm and friendly greeting Assures accuracy of food orders and serves food in a safe, sanitary, timely manner. Suggests and describes food and beverage offerings from the menu. Expected to work with an espresso machine, and ensure quality products are produced. Prepares alcoholic cocktails from recipes, serves alcoholic beverages. Provides table service for beverage and food orders. Follows sequence of service standards. Retrieves ingredients and prepares food items for service. Promptly and accurately closes out checks throughout the day via our Point of Sales System. Maintains a neat and orderly appearance in Georgian Lounge. Responsible for bussing and following table setting standards. Completes related tasks and side work as assigned. Demonstrates a positive, respectful, and professional team approach and communicates effectively with residents, peers, and managers. Consistently communicates resident and guests concerns to supervisors and/or management. Assists in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.

Requirements

• Good interaction and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate courteously, professionally and politely is required.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• English language proficiency
• Illinois Food Handlers and TIPS/BASSETT certification will be required prior to the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes all residents and guests with a warm and friendly greeting
• Assures accuracy of food orders and serves food in a safe, sanitary, timely manner.
• Suggests and describes food and beverage offerings from the menu.
• Expected to work with an espresso machine, and ensure quality products are produced.
• Prepares alcoholic cocktails from recipes, serves alcoholic beverages.
• Provides table service for beverage and food orders.
• Follows sequence of service standards.
• Retrieves ingredients and prepares food items for service.
• Promptly and accurately closes out checks throughout the day via our Point of Sales System.
• Maintains a neat and orderly appearance in Georgian Lounge.
• Responsible for bussing and following table setting standards.
• Completes related tasks and side work as assigned.
• Demonstrates a positive, respectful, and professional team approach and communicates effectively with residents, peers, and managers.
• Consistently communicates resident and guests concerns to supervisors and/or management.
• Assists in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.

Benefits

• Mather offers a competitive benefits package.
• Team members are eligible for: A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
• Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of: Medical, dental, and vision plans Paid Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Extended illness benefits Employee wellness programs Short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance - free to all team members Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed