Service Assistant

Postino Winecafe; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Competitive Wage

Paid Sick Time

401K with company match

Sommelier reimbursement

Flexible Spending

Teladoc services

Holidays off

Job summary

Postino Winecafe in Vernon Hills is opening Illinois' first location and seeks energetic Service Assistants to support servers and ensure guest satisfaction. You will help maintain clean tables and surrounding areas and deliver warm, attentive service.

Required certifications include State Food Handler's Management and Responsible Alcohol Service. Benefits include meal discounts, competitive wages paid weekly, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for Sommelier reimbursement as the brand

Qualifications

• Be ready to support servers and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tables and surrounding areas.
• Demonstrate hospitality and uphold Postino's standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist servers to deliver service to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of guest tables and surrounding areas.
• Greet guests and contribute to a welcoming dining atmosphere.

Skills

People skills

Team support

Detail oriented

Positive energy

Calm under pressure

Brand ambassador

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

• Meal Discounts & Perks
• Competitive Wage 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

• State Food Handler's Management Certification is required
• Responsible Alcohol Service Certification is required