• Chicago, IL
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Hiring Immediately: Banquet Servers!

    Benefits:

    • BCBS health insurance & other options including dental
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Restaurant discounts
    • Opportunities for career growth

    The Dalcy is a private event space located in the historic Fulton Market District. Sharing it's space with Mediterranean Restaurant, Aba, the 6,000-square foot venue and 4,000-square foot rooftop patio is the ideal setting for cocktail receptions, weddings, social and business gatherings, and corporate events. The menu features a well-curated cocktail and wine program and chef-driven modern American fare.

    Caring. Creative. Careers.

    Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

    EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

    Banquet Servers are responsible for exceeding guest expectations by providing efficient, friendly guest service at parties and special events. Teamwork, enthusiasm, food and wine knowledge, the ability to multitask and a high energy level are necessary for success in this position.

    Essential Functions

    • Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and account for and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
    • Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
    • Effectively service a 3-6 table section
    • Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
    • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
    • Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
    • Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
    • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
    • Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

    Key Responsibilities and Duties

    • Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
    • Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
    • Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
    • Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
    • Use sales techniques and present and encourage current promotions to guests
    • Ability to recognize an intoxicated guest, refuse to overserve guests and seek out management with any concerns about a guest that appears intoxicated
    • Follow all steps of service
    • Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
    • Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
    • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
    • Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
    • Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Get along well with others and be a team player
    • Other duties will be assigned as needed

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Presentationunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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