Café Server & Barista — Guest-Focused, Team Player

Maison Parisienne; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Job summary

Maison Parisienne is a refined French café and market in Chicago seeking professional, hospitality-focused team members for dining room and patio service. As a Server / Café Team Member, you will greet guests warmly, take orders, serve food and drinks, and contribute to an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail, with a strong culture of guest satisfaction and a clean, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and a minimum of three weekdays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry trays, dishes, and supplies safely.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.
• Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain before employment).
• BASSET Certification (or ability to obtain before employment).

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and take orders.
• Serve food and beverages, prepare coffee and alcoholic drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Open and close duties; work with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Uphold Maison Parisienne's hospitality standards.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Weekend availability

Stand/walk for long periods

Lift and carry trays safely

Reliable transportation

Food Handler Certification

BASSET Certification

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Education

Food Handler Certification

BASSET Certification

Tools

POS systems familiarity

Job description

Maison Parisienne is a refined French café and market in Chicago seeking professional, hospitality-focused team members for dining room and patio service. As a Server / Café Team Member, you will greet guests warmly, take orders, serve food and drinks, and contribute to an exceptional guest experience in a fast-paced setting.

This hands-on role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and attention to detail, with a strong culture of guest satisfaction and a clean, welcoming environment.