Server

The Mather in Evanston; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

Parking or transit support

Wellness Spending Account

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Job summary

The Mather in Evanston is hiring a Server to deliver professional food and beverage service across multiple venues in a luxury senior living environment. You’ll connect with residents and guests, share menu insights, and uphold high dining standards in a fast-paced team setting.

Ideal candidates have strong hospitality skills, excellent communication, and a passion for guest service. Flexible part-time schedules and competitive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent interaction and communication skills.
• Demonstrates completion of assigned duties through effective teamwork.
• Strong hospitality service skills and a passion for interacting with people.
• 1 year+ server experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Prior service experience in dining environment.
• Foundational wine knowledge.
• LobsterInk Level 4 Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes all tables with a warm and friendly greeting.
• Takes accurate food orders.
• Serves food and beverages in multiple venues with differing service styles.
• Provides recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Closes checks promptly and accurately.
• Maintains a neat appearance according to standards.
• Completes related tasks and side work.
• Communicates resident and guest concerns to supervisors.
• Assists in maintaining sanitation standards and goals.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Process Improvement.

Skills

Excellent interaction

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hospitality service

Guest relations

Upscale dining

Tools

LobsterInk Level 4 Certification

Job description

Join The Mather's Food & Beverage team as a Server and bring exceptional dining experiences to life in a luxury senior living environment. In this role, you will deliver professional, timely food and beverage service across multiple restaurant venues, each offering distinctive service styles and experiences. You’ll build meaningful connections with residents, family members, and guests—sharing insights on innovative, ever-changing menus, discussing our scratch kitchen approach, and guiding guests through our elevated food and beverage program. We’re looking for someone who is truly passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering high-end service, with a natural ability to create memorable dining moments. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and take pride in upholding exceptional dining standards, food safety, and service excellence, all within a people-first culture rooted in connection, quality, and continuous improvement.

Part-time positions available; FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES. Weekend, weeknight, and holiday availability required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Welcomes all tables with a warm and friendly greeting.
• Takes accurate food orders.
• Serves food and beverages in multiple restaurant venues with differing styles of service.
• Is knowledgeable about food and beverage offerings and can provide recommendations based on guest preferences.
• Promptly and accurately closes checks.
• Always maintains a neat and orderly appearance according to established standards.
• Completes related tasks and side work as assigned.
• Demonstrates a positive, respectful, and professional team approach and communicates effectively with residents, peers, and managers.
• Consistently communicates resident and guests concerns to supervisors and/or management.
• Assists in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.
• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

Excellent interaction and communication skills.

Demonstrates completion of assigned duties through effective teamwork.

Strong hospitality service skills and a passion for interacting with people.

Preferred:

1 year or more of experience as a server in a full-service restaurant.

Prior service experience in dining environment.

Level 4 LobsterInk Certification.

2 or more years of server experience in an upscale restaurant.

Event server knowledge and experience.

Foundational level of wine knowledge.

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful—and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.

Hourly Pay Range

$18 - $20 USD

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM , we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work ® , and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.