Waiter/Waitress

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Even app savings

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA at the Chicago Symphony Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Waiter/Waitress to join Levy’s team. You will greet guests, take orders, and deliver meals with professionalism, ensuring guest satisfaction during dining service and events.

The role requires knowledge of menu items, adherence to sanitation standards, teamwork with kitchen staff, and a customer-focused approach to create memorable experiences for guests attending performances and events.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly and warmly in the dining room; take food and beverage orders following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe handling and sanitation standards; check back to assist with needs.
• Demonstrate menu knowledge and ingredients; recommend pairings; note dietary needs and allergens.
• Coordinate with back-of-house staff to ensure accurate orders and special requests.
• Maintain strong communication and teamwork; stay flexible and patient with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat dining environment with sanitation compliance.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of personal or medical information.
• Address complaints quickly and relay issues to supervisor as needed.
• Ensure dining room is properly set and maintained before/after service; assist with event setup as required.
• Operate equipment such as telephones, beverage machines, and other service devices.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments during events and functions.

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Position Title: Waiter/Waitress - Thomas Club at the Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago, IL

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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally; maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follows up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advises guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others. Remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collects tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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