
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.00 - $46.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
Aba is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence, proud to operate locations in Chicago and Austin. The restaurant is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a nationally recognized hospitality group with over 100 restaurants known for exceptional food quality, exemplary service, and a supportive work environment. Aba showcases a menu crafted by Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson, featuring modern Mediterranean cuisine inspired by unique regional flavors. The beverage program highlights rare wines and spirits from less familiar Mediterranean regions, offering guests a distinctive and memorable dining experience. Aba places a strong emphasis on creativity,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for entire shifts
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
- Availability to work varied hours including weekends
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines
- Willingness to complete alcohol awareness training
- Ability to work well with others
- Commitment to excellent guest service
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous experience in a server or customer service role is advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of food and wine pairings is a plus
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
- Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
- Positive attitude and team player mindset
- Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Provide efficient, friendly guest service to a 3-6 table section including but not limited to following all steps of service and bussing the table to ensure a positive guest experience
- Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively transport food or beverages to a table of three in a single trip
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- 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
- Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
- Use sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
- 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 POS system and Frequent Diner, Gift Card and Credit Card terminals
- 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
No experience required
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