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Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.00 - $24.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job Description

Beatrix is a vibrant neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and meeting place that prides itself on offering comfort food dishes, vegetarian options, and healthy-meets-delicious specials. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, Beatrix focuses on providing guests with exceptional culinary experiences complemented by a thoughtfully crafted beverage menu. This includes fresh-squeezed juice cocktails, local craft beers, and carefully selected American wines. The coffee bar highlights house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters and features expertly made lattes, Bulletproof Coffee, Nitro coffee, signature cookies, and in-house pastries. Beatrix is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises family, a respected and nationally recognized restaurant group with over... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in customer service or hospitality preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds
Available to work flexible hours including weekends
Ability to stand and walk for long periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment
Adherence to company policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in customer service or hospitality preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Friendly and approachable demeanor
Knowledge of food allergy protocols preferred
Ability to operate telephone and reservation systems
Ability to work varied shifts including weekends
Team-oriented mindset

Job Duties

Warmly greet and seat guests in the restaurant
Answer telephones, and take orders, messages and reservations
Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
Safely and effectively move chairs, tables, highchairs and booster seats
Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
Ability to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Multitask calmly and effectively
Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
Assist with clearing, cleaning and resetting tables and maintain restrooms
Sell and accurately account for gift cards
Use proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelines
Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
Follow all steps of service
Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the reservation, telephone, paging and voicemail systems
Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
Get along well with others and be a team player
Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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