Kitchen Staff

City Barbeque; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,400/year in free BBQ

25% discount when off the clock

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) match up to 4% of salary

Job summary

A leading BBQ restaurant in Park Ridge is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team. Positions available in both front and back of house, offering hourly rates between $13 and $18. Benefits include flexible scheduling, bi-weekly or daily pay options, vacation pay, and various healthcare options after 60 days. A supportive work culture promotes growth and includes opportunities for raises and scholarships. Join a team that values quality food and excellent service to create a fun and fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide exceptional hospitality to guests.
• Capable of working fast-paced and independently.
• Willingness to train across different stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and smoke meats, including BBQ.
• Serve food and manage guest interactions.
• Collaborate on catering and take-out orders.

Skills

Great backyard hospitality

Fast and independent work

Cross-train and work multiple stations

Follow recipes and procedures

Maintain food preparation standards

Initiative to help others

Job description

Overview

CITY Barbeque is HIRING!

Hourly Rates Range from $13-$18 per hour!

Great BBQ helps us grow, serving and creating happiness is the goal. Whether you're looking for a fun, fulfilling job, or a career that takes you places, there's a way for you to thrive at City Barbeque. Whether you prefer a front- or back-of-house experience, there's a place for you on the team. City Barbeque teammates carve smoked-on-site meats, craft sides from scratch, and cultivate an atmosphere of genuine backyard hospitality in every joint, every day. No matter the role, the opportunities for growth are unmatched.

Front Of House

• Cashier – walk in/drive-thru
• Counter Server – expo, curbside, and guest services

Back Of House

• Pits – prepare and smoke meats
• Boards – line cook, meat cutter
• Prep – prepare sides and desserts from scratch (and help with catering orders)
• Dishwasher – dishwasher, utility

Joint Teammate Pay & Benefits

• Reviews (with opportunities for raises) twice a year
• Bi-weekly pay or Daily pay options*
• Up to $2,400/year in free BBQ
• 25% discount when off the clock
• Free uniforms and slip‑resistant shoes
• Vacation pay*
• Holiday pay (four holidays paid - time and a half)
• 401(k) match up to 4% of salary*
• Annual scholarship opportunity (up to $3,000/year)
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 60 days)*
• Paid basic life insurance*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Short-term disability*
• Bereavement pay
• A variety of healthcare benefits and programs, including accident and hospital insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and more*
• Purchasing Power Credit alternative
• Access to City Cares, our teammate assistance fund, for qualifying instances of hardship or disaster
• Access to counseling and community resources via our Employee Assistance Plan for eligible teammates

QUALITY FOOD – MADE BY – QUALITY PEOPLE

Everyone likes to say it, but we really mean it: we're like one big family. After a taste of our incredible culture (not to mention the city's best barbeque), folks can't wait to join the team. City Barbeque teammates love to serve, have fun at work, and are eager to grow. We take care of our people with advancement opportunities, great pay and benefits, a dedication to work/life balance, and—of course—the best free food. Enjoy it all when you join the City Barbeque family.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who

• Provide great backyard hospitality for guests
• Work in a fast and independent manner
• Can cross‑train and work multiple stations
• Consistently follow proper recipes and procedures
• Maintain our high standards for food preparation and sanitation
• Contribute to the team by taking initiative and will pitch‑in to help others

To Promote Good Teamwork, Daily Tasks Include

• Arrive on time for each shift and practice proper time reporting (punch in and out accurately)
• Complete hot food prep assignments by following recipes accurately, neatly, and according to sanitation guidelines
• Work in collaboration to prepare take out and catering orders in a timely fashion
• Follow station checklists and cleaning lists consistently and thoroughly
• Provide a positive attitude when interacting with teammates and guests

City Barbeque participates in E-Verify. To learn more, please visit: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf