Restaurant Cashier $17 - $20

Velvet Taco, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay + tips

Flexible schedules

Commuter & Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Velvet Taco, Inc. is seeking friendly Counter Servers to greet guests, take orders, and manage dine-in, takeout, and call‑in corders with speed and accuracy.

You will ring up transactions at the POS, check IDs for alcohol, and keep the service area clean while delivering the Velvet Taco vibe. Applicants should be 18+, able to lift 25 pounds, and hold a Food Handler certification; alcohol service certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Able to handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Excellent teamwork and communication required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly attitude.
• Take orders using Velvet Taco steps of service.
• Ring up dine-in, to-go, and call-in orders in the POS.
• Handle cash, credit card, and gift card transactions.
• Verify identification for alcohol service per state law.
• Maintain clean, sanitized service area and fast-paced pace.
• Know menu items and respond to guest questions.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS transactions

Team player

Job description

Now Hiring $17 - $20 per hourWant to work in the ultimate Taco shop serving up awesomeness to our Guests? We are looking for dedicated Counter Servers who take pride in introducing every Guest to the VELVET TACO vibe. If you are as awesome as our food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love Tacos, working hard and having fun while doing it, you belong HERE!BENEFITS:Excellent Pay + TipsFlexible SchedulesCommuter & Parking BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program - The Stand Together FundMedical Benefits (PT/FT)Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA (FT Only)Health Savings Accounts - HSA (FT Only)Dental and Vision Plans (FT Paid by the Company)FREE Tacos!Laid Back Uniform & Cool Swag!Kick Ass Culture that celebrates you being YOU!Career Growth OpportunitiesOh, and if you’re inclined to get a Velvet Taco tattoo, our CEO will pay for it!Essential Functions:Enthusiastically greets every Guest with a smile and positive attitudeTake Guests’ order using the Velvet Taco steps of serviceEnsure dine-in, to-go and call-in orders are properly rung up in the POSHandle all cash, credit card and gift card transactionsCheck identification before serving alcohol according to state lawMaintain a clean, sanitized service areaHave full knowledge of all food & beverage menu itemsMaintain a driven, intense pace with good cleaning habits throughout shiftOther functions as assigned by managementHave fun and Kick AssQUALIFICATIONSBE RELENTLESS. NEVER SETTLE. You play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for our guests by treating every Guest at Velvet Taco Vibe with passionate speed, friendly and engaging service.BE A REBEL. You are passionate about food and hospitality and obsessed with cleanliness and organization.KICK ASS & TAKE NAMES. No one does hospitality better! You have a strong attention to detail. You are all smiles and radiate a vibe that keeps Guests coming back for more!STAND TOGETHER. You work within a team that thrives in a fast-paced, Taco Lovin, fun environment.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSAligns with Velvet Taco’s cultureFriendly, loves to smileFood Handlers Certification/Alcoholic Beverage Service Certification (TABC/BASSET)Must be 18 years of age or olderMust be able to lift a minimum of 25 poundsVelvet Taco is a temple to the liberated taco. We’re a one-of-a-kind taco concept serving a chef-driven menu in a unique & funky fast-casual setting. Founded on the idea that tacos don’t have to be associated with Tex-Mex cuisine and can be made with the same care and quality ingredients as fine dining, Velvet Taco is where “anything goes meets the art of the possible.” Some cool things about us: we use only the freshest ingredients available to offer a menu that explores the edge of multi-cultural boundaries, taking the taco to a whole new liberated level. We slow roast our own chicken and corn, use lots of booze in our margaritas, and make everything from scratch, which means our food tastes really awesome!At Velvet Taco, we celebrate individuality! We are an equal opportunity employer and try to select and retain the best Team Members and Managers based on their job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or medical condition.