Café & Bar Attendant

Mather LifeWays; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community in Evanston is seeking a Café & Bar Attendant to provide exceptional dining experiences. This role involves welcoming guests, serving food and beverages, and ensuring sanitation standards are met. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant certifications. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for residents and guests.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO) program

401(k) program with employer match

Subsidized parking or public transportation

Wellness Spending Account

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Good interaction and communication skills required.
• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally.
• Illinois Food Handlers and TIPS/BASSETT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes residents and guests with a warm greeting.
• Prepares and serves food and beverages safely and timely.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the dining area.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem Solving

Education

Illinois Food Handlers Certification

TIPS/BASSETT Certification

Job description

We are seeking a Café & Bar Attendantto provide pleasurable dining experiences by ensuring professional, timely, food and beverage service to residents, family members, guests, and/or staff according to established dining standards. Ensures that all food sanitation guidelines are being met. Continuously work towards making an environment that functions smoothly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Welcomes all residents and guests with a warm and friendly greeting
• Assures accuracy of food orders and serves food in a safe, sanitary, timely manner.
• Suggests and describes food and beverage offerings from the menu.
• Expected to work with an espresso machine, and ensure quality products are produced.
• Prepares alcoholic cocktails from recipes, serves alcoholic beverages.
• Provides table service for beverage and food orders. Follows sequence of service standards.
• Retrieves ingredients and prepares food items for service.
• Promptly and accurately closes out checks throughout the day via our Point of Sales System.
• Maintains a neat and orderly appearance in Georgian Lounge.
• Responsible for bussing and following table setting standards.
• Completes related tasks and side work as assigned.
• Demonstrates a positive, respectful, and professional team approach and communicates effectively with residents, peers, and managers.
• Consistently communicates resident and guests concerns to supervisors and/or management.
• Assists in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• Good interaction and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate courteously, professionally and politely is required.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Illinois Food Handlers and TIPS/BASSETT certification will be required prior to the start of employment.

The hourly base wage range is a good faith estimate of the range Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly base wage paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, geographic location and market changes. The position is also eligible to participate in Mather benefit plans andEmployee Appreciation Fund.

Hourly Pay Range

$17 - $18 USD

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM , we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work , and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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