Server

Lazy Dog Restaurants; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted supplemental benefits

Emergency Financial plan

Discounts to theme parks

Pet insurance

Legal and Identity Theft Insurance

Culture of caring

Job summary

Lazy Dog Restaurants in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking enthusiastic servers for a fast-paced dining team. The role offers a starting wage of $9.00 per hour plus tips, with opportunities for growth and advancement within a culture of caring.

Responsibilities include engaging with guests, explaining menu items, and ensuring a memorable dining experience while complying with beverage service and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Responsible Beverage Service Certification required
• Ability to interact with guests while they dine
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting
• Strong guest relations and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests to provide a great dining experience.
• Assist guests and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Explain menu items and beverages clearly to guests.
• Adhere to state and federal liquor laws and ID verification procedures.

Skills

Guest interaction

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team player

Education

High School (preferred)

Job description

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Buffalo Grove, 51 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!

Server: At this location, earn $9.00 / hour plus Tips!

We are looking for Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team-Oriented individuals that want to join a company that has a Culture of Caring! We love helping people build relationships, discover new food and drink, and grow personally and professionally. We offer further career advancement opportunities with a flexible schedule and a fun fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

• Discounted supplemental benefits
• Eligibility for an Emergency Financial plan
• Discounts to theme parks, pet insurance, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• A family that supports YOUR personal and professional growth

While Serving You’re Good At …

• Responsible Beverage Service Certification required
• You think it’s super fun to interact with guests while they dine.
• You demonstrate basic recipe knowledge of our food and beverage.
• You understand the proper state and federal liquor laws; validating ID process; alcohol awareness procedures for preventing guest intoxication.
• You communicate clearly. You write well. You speak well. You can explain just about anything to anyone
• You love to assist guests and possess great guest relations skills.
• You are guest-focused and like to multi-task.
• You want to be part of a team and create a fun – whistle while you work.
• You are happy, trusting, passionate, and determined – Never Settle!
• You can put yourself in the others person’s shoes.

Education

• High School (preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.

Lazy Dog Restaurants - Buffalo Grove, 51 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States of America