Next Restaurant seeks a Food Expeditor to join our team in Chicago!

The ideal candidate must be able to effortlessly multi-task, possess great communication skills, and enjoys the learning aspects of food and beverage. Next constantly explores the world of cuisine, changing our prix fixe menus and dining experience completely a few times a year. Founded by chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, Next has received an unprecedented twenty-one 4-star reviews from the Chicago Tribune, a James Beard Award as Best New Restaurant in America and a Michelin star for three consecutive years.

Next presents Paris 1906, an ode to our founding menu and the origin of traditional modern French cuisine. Inspired by Auguste Escoffier’s legendary cookbook, Le Guide Culinaire, our chefs blend modern techniques with good ingredients and simple preparation, the foundation of French cooking. Bon appétit.

Compensation is hourly.

Steps to Apply:

• Send in your resume for review
• Schedule interview with Human Resources ([email protected])

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Organizes Expeditor station for service each night including all equipment necessary for service needed directly or indirectly by the Expeditor.
• Plans, organizes, and tracks all food orders as they come into the kitchen.
• Communicates all information to kitchen team including standard order information, dietary restrictions, Persons of Note (PON), and any special guest requests.
• Assists with training of the servers, specifically in the area of the running food properly, describing each element of a dish, and proper ingredient information.
• Communicates directly with kitchen team to make sure the kitchen is stocked with clean plateware and serviceware.
• Prepares daily and weekly reports recapping information as requested by management.
• Ensures that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.
• Actively participates in the positive relationship between FOH and BOH teams by maintaining steady stream of communication with entire leadership team and staff.
• Audits kitchen space for compliance of health department requirements of food and beverage safety and staff hygiene.
• Ensures adherence to safety and emergency procedures to protect staff, guests, and property.
• Reports any maintenance deficiencies immediately to appropriate personnel.
• Resolves management requests and guest complaints/queries satisfactorily.
• Maintains thorough understanding of industry and stays abreast of industry trends.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage, depending on experience. Starting at $23.50-24/hr
• Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st of the month following full-time employment.
  • 50% company contribution to single HMO during first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years.
• Paid time off
• 401(K) with a company match up to 4% of deferred earnings.
• CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment.
• Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant.
• Referral Bonus Program Available.

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The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.