The Union Sushi + BBQ Bar

Server Position

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is looking for an experienced Server to join our team.  All applicants must have previous experience with Japanese cuisine in a high volume restaurant, and willing to work in a team-oriented environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Learn about all of our menus and be able to explain them to our guests
• Learn specifics about our Japanese whiskey, sake, and cocktail programs in order to guide our guests to try new things
• Be able to handle a large section
• Responsible for handling all payments
• Help set up restaurant in preparation of our opening
• Work with the server assistant staff to ensure a high quality of customer service
• Champion table maintenance
• Ensure food is run from the kitchen to our guests
• Partake in tasting exercises to improve knowledge about our products
• Contribute during tasting discussion to provoke a learning environment
• Complete all assigned side work
• Assist manager with all closing responsibilities

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in a high volume restaurant
• Be able to demonstrate strong multi tasking ability
• Availability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
• Working knowledge of Sushi, including domestic, scotch and world whiskey’s
• Working knowledge of classic cocktails
• Working knowledge of craft beer and wine
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and passion for hospitality
• Customer service experience
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with MICROS and/or Aloha
• Illinois Food Handlers Certificate

References

• Available upon request