Front of House Team Member - Old Town

Call Your Mother Deli•Chicago, IL
•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Call Your Mother is a Jew-ish deli that blends influences from Boca and Brooklyn, offering grandma-level hospitality with seriously good bagel sandwiches. Founded in 2018, the company has grown from a farmer's market stand to multiple shops across various regions, with plans for further expansion. The company culture emphasizes making delicious, nostalgic food and creating unforgettable experiences in a fun, unpretentious environment. They are looking for individuals who are active, understand hospitality, are outgoing, possess integrity, work well in a team, and enjoy making guests feel special. This role is ideal for morning people who are available on weekends and prefer to keep their evenings free.

Requirements

  • You'd rather stay active than stare at the clock.
  • You grasp the importance of hospitality.
  • You’re outgoing. You haven’t met a stranger, every new person is just a friend you haven't met yet.
  • You’re digging our big BIG V.I.B.E.S.(Vibrancy, Integrity, Belonging, Energy and Seize the Moment)
  • You have integrity and take pride in doing the right thing for others, even when nobody's watching.
  • You see this as a team sport without big egos and jump in when a teammate is in need.
  • You think committing a regular guest’s order to memory, creating a secret handshake or something as simple as remembering a guest’s name is pretty pretty pretty cool.
  • You are a morning person with weekend availability and like to reserve your evenings to spend how you please!
  • Seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, and communicating effectively
  • Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and performing repetitive physical movements
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Safely operating equipment and tools using manual dexterity
  • Working in a fast-paced environment around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures
  • Occasionally working in confined spaces

Nice To Haves

  • You don't need bagel experience.
  • Variety is the spice of life and we hire folks with a crazy wide range of backgrounds! Our team is an eclectic mix of restaurant workers, teachers, retail associates, baristas, students, parents, and people working their very first job. The right attitude > a polished resume.

Responsibilities

  • Offer guests a heaping helping of good ol’ Call Your Mother Hospitality
  • Brew the best coffee in the whole wide world
  • Ring in orders
  • Deliver scrumptious food accurately and with flair
  • Keep the shop looking sparkly clean
  • Be the expert on ALL things Call Your Mother
  • Lend a helping hand wherever and whenever your teammates are in need

Benefits

  • With tips, your pay is likely to range from $21-23/hour.
  • The base hourly rate for this role is $17.05/hour + all positions earn generous tips.
  • 80% of our leaders started in hourly positions.
  • Never ever (ever ever ever ever) work a night shift again!
  • Teammates who care and have each other's backs like chiroprac’!
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time (avg 30+ hrs/wk) team members.
  • 100% Paid time off
  • 100% Paid, 12 week parental leave for time with the itty, bitty baby!
  • 401(k) with 4% company match.
  • Free English and Spanish classes, plus Duolingo reimbursement.
  • Instantly get up to 50% of your eligible earned wages before payday!
  • Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more.
  • Community events, team parties, and a healthy work/life balance.
  • Shift meals and LOTS of coffee on us, plus 50% off when you're off the clock.
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