We’re hiring people to join our team as SERVERS!
A Few of Our Server Benefits:
- Restaurant Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
- Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 401(k)
Located in Chicago’s bustling River North, Fulton Market and Streeterville neighborhoods, Ramen-san is a lively neighborhood noodle den and bar reminiscent of traditional ramen shops in Japan and features a half-dozen different bowls of ramen, blast-chilled beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky. Open for lunch, dinner and late night, the menu also incorporates Asian-inspired offerings like traditional okonomiyaki on the weekends and Late Night Fried Rice daily after 10 PM.
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
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SERVER JOB DESCRIPTION
Servers are responsible for exceeding guests’
expectations by providing efficient, friendly guest service. Teamwork,
enthusiasm, food and wine knowledge, the ability to multitask and a high energy
level are necessary for success in this position.
Essential Functions
- 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
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- 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