Service Assistant

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining discount

Wine discount

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Early pay access

Wellness support

Wine education

Career growth

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants is seeking Service Assistants to keep the dining room running smoothly and help create memorable moments for every guest. You will prepare stations, assist with service, and ensure guests experience seamless hospitality in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, welcoming guest interactions, and a willingness to jump in where needed to maintain a polished dining room.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills for a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized during service.
• Strong communication with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Start every shift with a positive attitude and prepare your station using company checklists.
• Keep the dining room clean, stocked, and guest-ready; restock and reset tables quickly.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

English literacy

Job description

At Cooper’s Hawk, our Service Assistants are the behind-the-scenes champions who keep the dining room running smoothly and help create memorable moments for every guest. From keeping the space ready for guests to supporting the team with seamless service, you will play a key role in bringing Uncompromising Hospitality to life.

Compensation Range: $15.00-$17.50/hr.

Pay Offered Is Determined By Skills, Qualifications, And Experience.

What You Will Get

• 50 percent Dining and Carryout Discount; 40 percent Retail Wine Discount; 20 percent Discount on Retail and Private Events
• Monthly Wine Tastings for Two
• Medical Dental Vision and Telehealth
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules
• Early Pay Access
• Wellness and Mental Health Support
• Wine and Culinary Education
• Career Growth Flight Plan
• Team Member Rewards Milestone Recognition and Referral Bonuses

How You Will Succeed

Show Up Ready

• Start every shift with a positive attitude and prepare your station using company checklists
• Stay stocked on tableware dishes and supplies to keep the service flowing
• Follow departmental checklists and standard operating procedures to ensure work areas are prepared for opening, mid-shift, or closing.

Own What You See

• Keep the dining room and work areas clean organized and guest ready
• Restock and reset tables quickly so guests are welcomed without delay

Stay in Sync

• Communicate with servers, food runners and managers to keep service running seamlessly
• Help with food running and carryout orders to support the team whenever needed

Make It Personal

• Greet guests with warmth and a friendly attitude
• Be helpful in answering questions about food wine and our facilities

Add a Touch

• Go the extra step to keep the dining experience comfortable welcoming and polished
• Jump in to help wherever needed so every shift feels like a team win

What You Will Bring

• At least 18 years of age
• Energy and positivity with a love for hospitality
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable lifting up to 40 pounds and standing for extended periods
• Open availability including weekends and holidays
• A team mindset and willingness to communicate clearly
• Ability to read, write and understand English

Cooper’s Hawk reviews several factors when establishing compensation. Salaries and hourly wages appearing in a job posting may be published by third parties and may not reflect the salaries or hourly wages offered by Cooper’s Hawk.

Cooper’s Hawk is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Cooper’s Hawk makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process.

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. The Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.

About Us

Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine...the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.