Server

Postino Winecafe; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts & Perks

Competitive Wages Paid Weekly

Earned paid sick time

401K with company match

Sommelier level reimbursement

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Medical, Dental, Vision access

Teladoc services

Holidays off

Job summary

Postino Winecafe in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a server to deliver exceptional hospitality and guide guests through a complete dining experience. This on-site role supports a collaborative team and upholds Postino’s welcoming culture.

Responsibilities include accurate order entry, timely delivery, and ensuring guests leave satisfied. Prior restaurant experience preferred; certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant experience or related industry experience.
• High School Diploma preferred; relevant certifications count.
• Strong guest-service orientation with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full-service dining experiences by guiding guests through ordering and payment.
• Enter orders accurately into the POS system and serve items to guests.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure guests have a seamless experience.

Skills

Customer service

POS proficiency

Team collaboration

Brand ambassador

Hospitality

Education

High School Diploma

State Food Handler’s Certification

Responsible Alcohol Service Certification

Job description

Description

We’re beyond excited to bring Postino to Illinois for the very first time and officially make Vernon Hills part of the Postino family! At Postino, we believe great restaurants are built by great people—and our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We’re here to Make People Feel Good, whether that’s the guests who walk through our doors or the team members who bring the experience to life every day. We’re building a team of people who bring good energy, show up authentically, take care of one another, and aren’t afraid to have a little fun along the way. As we get ready to open our doors in Vernon Hills, we’re looking for incredible people who want to help us introduce Postino to Illinois and build something special from the very beginning.

WHO WE ARE

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we’re headed to the moon with a simple mission — to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it’s our common values that keep us united.

• Be Authentic and Humble
• Act with Integrity
• Bring Good Energy
• Get Extraordinary Results
• Achieve as a Team
• Inspire with Hospitality

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Server your responsibility is to work in a team setting to deliver a full service experience to guests by guiding guests through the process of ordering food and beverages, accurately entering the items into the POS system, delivering completed items to the guest, presenting the check in a timely manner and completing payment. This position works with other service positions to ensure guests have everything they need throughout their experience.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST

• Have an unparalleled love, passion, and commitment to making others feel good
• Have an eye for details and upholding standards
• Support, serve, and uplift your teammates.
• Be an enthusiastic brand ambassador
• Love spreading positive vibes
• Be calm under pressure
• Operate with a sense of urgency
• Look for creative solutions and approaches

WHY YOU’LL LOVE BEING A SERVER

Postino has a rich culture of delivering the best hospitality experience in the restaurant industry. We are a growing brand with unlimited career advancement who will support your journey with exceptional beverage and culinary development. The working relationships you build today will be deep, meaningful, and long lasting. Lastly, we believe you should have a voice and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

YOUR BENEFITS

• Meal Discounts & Perks
• Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
• Earned paid sick time
• 401K with company match
• Pursue Level 1,2 Sommelier reimbursed upon completion
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision when eligible.
• Access to Teladoc services for all team members after 30 days eligibility.
• Thanksgiving and Christmas off

Requirements

• The position requires 1 year of full-service restaurant experience; combined industry experience will be considered.
• High-school diploma preferred
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required
• Responsible Alcohol Service Certification is required