Cocktail Server (Fine Dining)

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily shift meals

Promotions

Insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

401(k) with match

Job summary

Truluck's Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab in the Chicago area seeks an experienced Fine Dining Cocktail Server to deliver Southern hospitality, precise service, and an elevated guest experience.

You’ll work in Rosemont and Chicago area, demonstrate professionalism, manage liquor service, pass alcohol certification, and maintain a clean, professional appearance while staying team‑oriented.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hospitality experience.
• Proven track record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.
• Knowledge of bar and restaurant service, pleasant attitude, and ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Must be able to stand for nine hours and lift trays up to 20 lbs.
• Good communication and basic computer usage skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Must have a reachable telephone number.
• Ability to pass alcohol certification examination and understand liquor service laws.

Responsibilities

• Display Southern Hospitality and connect with guests to build loyalty.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
• Work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Verify age and identity of guests under 25 and ensure liquor service laws are followed.
• Perform cocktail lounge set‑up, side work, and closing duties.
• Serve guests following service steps and scripts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the cocktail lounge, dining room, and service area.
• Participate in ongoing product knowledge training and meet a 90%+ test score requirement.
• Operate the POS system and handle payments per company policy.
• Communicate with Leadership Team during peak periods and during breaks.
• Adhere to the no‑smoking and no‑cell‑phone policies on premises.
• Accurately declare tips as per procedure.
• Perform other duties assigned by Leadership Team.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Professionalism

Bar & restaurant service knowledge

Physical stamina

Communication skills

English proficiency

Telephone number on file

Alcohol certification knowledge

Job description

Overview

Truluck's is a fine dining restaurant that focuses on southern hospitality, sustainable seafood, and a high‑end experience. We are looking for an experienced Fine Dining Cocktail Server to join our team in the Rosemont and Chicago area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of previous hospitality experience.
• Proven track record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.
• Knowledge of bar and restaurant service, pleasant attitude, and ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
• Must be able to stand for nine hours and lift trays up to 20 lbs.
• Good communication and basic computer usage skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Must have a reachable telephone number.
• Ability to pass alcohol certification examination and understand liquor service laws.

Responsibilities

• Display Southern Hospitality and connect with guests to build loyalty.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
• Work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Verify age and identity of guests under 25 and ensure liquor service laws are followed.
• Perform cocktail lounge set‑up, side work, and closing duties.
• Serve guests following service steps and scripts.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the cocktail lounge, dining room, and service area.
• Participate in ongoing product knowledge training and meet a 90%+ test score requirement.
• Operate the POS system and handle payments per company policy.
• Communicate with Leadership Team during peak periods and during breaks.
• Adhere to the no‑smoking and no‑cell‑phone policies on premises.
• Accurately declare tips as per procedure.
• Perform other duties assigned by Leadership Team.

Benefits

• Daily shift meals
• Performance‑based promotions and pay
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• 401(k) with match

Compensation

55 k–100 k (Hourly + Tips)