Service Assistant

Upward Projects

Vernon Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts & Perks

Competitive Wage Paid Weekly

Earned paid sick time

401K with company match

Sommelier reimbursement upon level 1/2

Job summary

Upward Projects is opening Postino in Vernon Hills, IL, and seeks a Service Assistant to support servers and ensure guest areas stay clean and welcoming. You will help deliver a high-energy, hospitality-driven experience and act as a brand ambassador delivering consistent, friendly service.

Ideal candidates show a passion for making guests feel good, thrive in a fast-paced restaurant, and stay calm while managing busy periods.

Qualifications

Love for making others feel good
Eye for details and upholding standards
Ability to support, serve, and uplift teammates
Enthusiastic brand ambassador
Spreads positive vibes
Stays calm under pressure
Operates with urgency
Looks for creative solutions

Responsibilities

Support and assist servers and deliver service to guests.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of guest tables and surrounding areas.

Skills

Authenticity

Attention to detail

Support teammates

Brand ambassador

Positive energy

Calm under pressure

Urgency

Creative solutions

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 Service Assistant your responsibility is to support and assist servers, deliver service to guests by continuously maintaining cleanliness and organization of guest tables and surrounding areas.

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 SERVICE ASSISTANT AT POSTINO

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