WAITER/WAITRESS (PART TIME)

About the role

Culinaire provides upscale food and beverage management services to a diverse collection of national accounts including art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. The role involves taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room
• Take food and beverage orders in an efficient manner, following established steps of service
• Deliver food promptly and professionally
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards
• Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients
• Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodate reasonable requests and note preferences
• As needed, demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens
• Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and demonstrate ability to get along well with others
• Remain flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures
• Promote a clean, safe and neat environment for guests
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared
• Promptly address complaints or issues; relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous serving experience is required

Benefits

• Free museum pass for Chicago museums after 90 days
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

Fixed pay rate: $12.62 per hour.

Schedule

Part time; days and hours may vary. Weekend availability is required.