Full-Time Che Figata Server
About The Position
The Server at Che Figata is responsible for serving guests quickly and efficiently while maintaining complete knowledge of food and beverage menus. Che Figata is an Italian dining outlet connected to Hotel Arista, offering classic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine prepared from fresh ingredients. The restaurant features an open kitchen, food bar, brick oven, fresh-made pastas, a living herb wall, and an Italian market. This is an hourly, non-exempt role reporting to the F&B Manager. Compensation is $12 per hour plus gratuity while serving breakfast, with a $25-per-hour guarantee during service times, and $9 per hour plus gratuity during PM service. Applicants must be at least 21 and have open availability for AM and PM shifts. The role requires two or more years of food service experience and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Previous training in liquor, wine, and food service.
- Two or more years of food service experience; casual fine-dining experience is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Neat and clean appearance.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Problem-solving ability and ability to compute basic arithmetic.
- Flexible schedule and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to walk and stand for up to 8 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill job duties.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- BASSET certification.
- Illinois Food Handler Certification.
- Micros experience.
- Experience in a casual fine-dining restaurant environment.
Responsibilities
- Complete opening, closing, and running side work.
- Attend all pre-shift meetings.
- Serve guest orders promptly and according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Communicate and work closely with kitchen staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintain current knowledge of menu items, wine lists, daily additions, and beverages, including ingredients and preparation.
- Follow safety and sanitation policies.
- Comply with requirements pertaining to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.
- Understand applicable emergency procedures and evacuations.
- Set up tables according to Che Figata service standards.
- Collect and report tips at the end of assigned shifts.
- Demonstrate a service and sales mentality.
- Follow cash-handling rules and regulations.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision insurance, with single or family options.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, 100% employer paid.
- Short-term disability insurance, 100% employer paid.
- Optional supplemental life, AD&D, critical illness, accident, and disability coverage, with single or family options.
- 401(k) plan with matching program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid leave time, up to 40 hours per year.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Nine paid holidays per year.
- Paid jury duty time.
- Paid bereavement leave for immediate family members.
- Partially paid parental leave.
- Hotel and restaurant discounts.
- Pet insurance.
- Incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
