Server/Runner/Busser

Compass Group • Chicago, IL

4d • $16 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Art Institute of Chicago, in partnership with culinary leaders Levy and Boka Restaurant Group, is working to transform the food and beverage experience at the museum and is seeking the best individuals to join our team. Daily operations include food and beverage service of The Café, Modern Bar in the Modern Wing, and The Member Bar at Terzo Piano. You will also find additional opportunities to help us host world-class events in this iconic location.

Responsibilities

• Providing an elevated hospitality experience for guests, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Warmly greets guests
• Enters orders accurately into POS device following guidelines for denoting allergens, noting special requests, and applying necessary discounts
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients, accommodates reasonable requests, and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Delivers ordered items promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Preparing drinks using standard ingredient recipes
• Adheres to state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Ensure all display foods are merchandised attractively by standards.
• Serves food neatly and attractively per standard.
• Quickly clears dirty table settings and prepares table for resetting; promptly and consistently resets all service ware as prescribed.
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills and demonstrates the ability to get along well with others.
• Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues, relays relevant information or complaints directly to the supervisor.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and neat environment.
• Ensures the dining room is properly set up before and after the service period; meets established safety & sanitation standards.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Follows the company’s policies for attendance, time clock usage, uniform, and meal and rest breaks.
• Performs all assigned side work, including stocking, polishing, cleaning stations and floors, and trash disposal.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as cleaning unexpected spills, handling special guest requests, and greeting and seating guests.

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed