• Chicago, IL
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    OPENING SOON: We're hiring people to join our opening team as SERVERS!

    We are currently accepting applications, with interviews beginning the week of Wednesday 09/09/26.

    Pizzeria Gabbo is a neighborhood pizzeria and bar located in Chicago's Fulton Market District. The menu will feature two styles of pizza - Chicago Thin & Crispy and New York Crispy, a chef's take on a traditional New York-style with a crispier finish. The menu will also highlight Italian classics including antipasti, salads, pastas and soft-serve gelato, focusing on sourcing products from both local farms and purveyors as well as imports from abroad. The wine program will highlight Italian, artisanal family-owned wineries with more than 20 pours available by the glass. The bar program will offer a classic, all-natural Spritz list and Italian-inspired cocktails, plus low ABV and zero-proof cocktails.

    A Few of Our Server Benefits:

    • Restaurant Discounts
    • Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
    • Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
    • Domestic Partner Benefits
    • 401(k)

    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

    SERVER JOB DESCRIPTION

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

    Essential Functions

    • Provide efficient, friendly guest service to a 3-6 table section including but not limited to following all steps of service and bussing the table to ensure a positive guest experience
    • Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
    • Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
    • 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 to present and encourage current promotions to guests
    • 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
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Point of Sale (POS) Systemsunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Presentationunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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