Server - NAIA

DineAmic Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & Beverage Discounts

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K + Match

Employee Referral Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

NAIA by DineAmic Hospitality in Chicago invites applications for a Server role in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. You will deliver attentive service, explain menu items and allergens, and coordinate with bartenders and support staff to ensure a smooth dining experience.

Qualified candidates bring at least 2 years of serving experience, strong knowledge of service fundamentals, and valid alcohol and food service certifications. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years serving experience in a full-service restaurant, high-volume preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service fundamentals.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol per state law.
• Valid alcohol service certification and food service certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, knowledgeable, and personalized service from greeting to farewell.
• Demonstrate menu knowledge, allergens, and make recommendations.
• Enter orders accurately into the POS system and manage pacing.
• Work with kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service.
• Encourage guests to join the rewards program and engage in guest initiatives.
• Process payments accurately and maintain a clean dining area.
• Assist with opening, running, and closing side work, upholding safety standards.
• Support team during high-volume periods and assist with private events as needed.

Skills

Food & beverage service

Guest communication

Teamwork

Alcohol service knowledge

Job description

Brought to you by DineAmic Hospitality and situated along the Chicago River in River North, NAIA is a sweeping Greek-Levantine dining destination inspired by the culture, cuisine, and hospitality of the Mediterranean. Led by internationally acclaimed Chef Athinagoras Kostakos, NAIA features vibrant mezze, fresh seafood, wood-grilled specialties, and an expansive beverage program in a stunning indoor-outdoor waterfront setting.

Servers are responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences in our fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant environment. This role requires strong food and beverage knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to consistency and teamwork. Servers execute all steps of service with precision, warmth, and efficiency while maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.

Successful candidates are hospitality-driven professionals who thrive in high-energy settings, communicate effectively with guests and team members, and take pride in creating memorable dining experiences. Servers deliver excellent service that promotes guest loyalty and encourages return visits, collaborate closely alongside bartenders and support staff to ensure seamless service, and help introduce guests to the restaurant’s rewards program and other guest engagement initiatives when appropriate.

Essential Responsibilities + Duties

• Provide attentive, knowledgeable, and personalized service to guests from greeting through farewell, creating memorable dining experiences that build guest loyalty and encourage return visits.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of menu items, including allergens, to curate a memorable experience by making recommendations and confidently guiding guest selections.
• Accurately enter orders into the POS system and ensure proper pacing and timing of courses.
• Monitor table progress and proactively anticipate guest needs.
• Work collaboratively alongside support staff, kitchen, and bar teams to ensure seamless service throughout the dining room.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly to the entire dining room while confirming order accuracy and presentation standards.
• Encourage guests to join the restaurant’s rewards program and share relevant guest engagement initiatives when appropriate.
• Process guest payments accurately and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming section throughout service.
• Complete opening, running, and closing side work as assigned.
• Uphold responsible alcohol service standards in compliance with local and state regulations.
• Address guest concerns professionally and raise issues to management when appropriate.
• Follow all company policies, sanitation guidelines, and food safety standards.
• Contribute positively to team morale and support fellow team members during high-volume periods
• Servers may be assigned to private dining or special events and are expected to review BEOs and execute event service in accordance with event timelines and company standards.
• Additional duties as needed within the scope of the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years serving experience in a full-service restaurant required (high-volume experience strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service fundamentals.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to serve alcohol per state law (if applicable).
• Valid alcohol service certification and food service certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).

Physical Demands + Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per shift).
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds (trays, beverage racks, etc.)
• Continuous movement in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and twist frequently throughout shift.
• Must be able to move safely through kitchen area, including slick floors and tight spaces.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Personal Development
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with computers and POS systems

What We Offer

• Food & Beverage Discounts
• Benefit Plan Options (Medical, Dental and Vision, 401K + Match)
• Employee Referral Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Leave
• Paid Sick Leave

Dineamic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.