WAITER/WAITRESS

Berwyn, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $25.00

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Northwestern University, located at 633 Clark St., Evanston, IL, is a prestigious educational institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering an inclusive, empowering work environment. The university collaborates with Compass Group, a global leader in food service management, to provide exceptional dining experiences across its campus. The partnership ensures that students, staff, and visitors enjoy high-quality, safe, and friendly service in various dining facilities. Compass Group is dedicated to creating meaningful career opportunities, supporting employee growth, and maintaining comprehensive benefits that promote well-being and job satisfaction.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
prior experience in a food service or hospitality role preferred
ability to follow established service protocols
excellent interpersonal and communication skills
ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
availability to work varied full-time schedules
ability to handle cash transactions accurately

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
prior server experience is a plus
strong communication skills
customer service orientation
ability to work in a fast-paced environment
understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
ability to work collaboratively with team members

Job Duties

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
communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated
exhibits exceptional communication skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others
remains flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff
collects tickets and follows 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
performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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