Posted 5d ago

Server

@ Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Wheeling, Illinois, United States
$26-$58/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:greet guests, take orders, process payments
Requirements Summary:Experience in fast-paced, guest-facing service; ability to work varied hours including weekends; physical stamina to stand, lift up to 50 pounds.
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Job Description

We’re hiring people to join our team as SERVERS! 

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)



Inspired by his travels and passion for Italy’s culture, Chef-Partner Mychael Bonner has created a broad menu of Italian fare, utilizing the most delicious ingredients to create the fullest flavors. Bringing homemade, hand-crafted pizzas and pastas as well as prime steaks and fresh fish to the table, Saranello’s is a rustic trattoria with exposed brick walls and intimate lighting. We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides full service and seamless planning from start to finish. Saranello’s is simply the perfect spot to relax, eat and drink with family and friends.


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.

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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