Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Carver 47 is seeking an enthusiastic and professional Server & Retail Associate to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and has a keen interest in the culinary arts. Knowledge of POS systems, specifically TOAST, will be highly regarded as you will be the front-line connection between our guests and the unique culinary creations of Carver 47.
Key Responsibilities:-
Guest Experience: Provide all guests with a warm welcome and an exceptional dining experience from the moment they arrive until their departure. Your goal will be to make every interaction memorable, ensuring guests leave with a desire to return.
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Menu Knowledge and Recommendations: Gain a thorough understanding of our menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods. Be prepared to answer guest questions, offer recommendations, and accommodate special dietary needs with confidence and expertise.
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Efficient Order Management: Utilize the TOAST POS system efficiently to enter orders, process payments, and manage tabs. Your accuracy and proficiency with TOAST will contribute significantly to the smooth operation of our dining service.
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Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen and bar staff to ensure that all orders are accurate and served in a timely manner. Effective communication and teamwork are key to providing a seamless and enjoyable dining experience for our guests.
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Maintain Cleanliness and Organization: Ensure that dining areas, including tables and service stations, are clean, organized, and ready for guests at all times. Your attention to detail will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our establishment.
- Proven experience as a server in a restaurant or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of POS systems, with specific experience in TOAST considered a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact positively with guests and team members.
- A passion for food and beverage, with a desire to continually learn about our menu and the stories behind our dishes.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tables with grace and professionalism.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Competitive hourly wage plus tips when applicable.
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance (for eligible employees).
- Dining discounts at Carver 47.
At Carver 47, we are more than just a restaurant; we are a community of passionate individuals committed to creating an unforgettable dining experience. We value the contributions of our team members and are dedicated to supporting their growth and development within the culinary and hospitality industry. If you have a genuine love for serving others and are excited about joining a team that values kindness, excellence, and creativity, we would love to hear from you.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($16.00 - $17.50) plus tips
Estimated Weekly Tips: $40
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Knowledge of POS systems
Knowledge of POS Systems, Specifically Toast
Retail Sales
Menu knowledge and recommendations
Communication
Recommendation Skills
Menu Knowledge
Efficient Order Management
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Part of The Little Black Pearl Family
Carver 47 is a café and wellness market housed inside Little Black Pearl Art & Design Academy, North Kenwood’s hub for innovation and learning. Our service experience and environment embody the spirit of legendary botanist and humanitarian Dr. George Washington Carver. Our featured products include rotating weekly menus, complete with sauces, spices, juices and some á la carte specialties. We also serve as a boutique market of locally sourced produce and artisan products, such as flowers and artwork, that contribute to our guests’ holistic wellness. Our central mission is to provide balanced, nourishing meals and high-quality products that inspire and empower community members to deepen their commitment to wellness.
Both Carver 47 and Little Black Pearl were founded by business leader and visionary Monica Haslip. Monica’s intention was to create a common space whose offerings of nourishing and accessible food could bring the bright and diverse people of Chicago together. A gifted designer, Monica has created a service and meeting space like no other. Infused with art, green life, and a wonder-provoking mix of materials and colors, Carver 47 exudes an ambiance of urban passion and Southern influence.
“I believe that carefully designed spaces play an imperative role in fostering an atmosphere of creative exchange and intentional progress.” -- Monica
C47 is led by culinary artist and LBP board member Elizabeth Wright. Lizz is widely known as a jazz and folk singer-songwriter but she is also a graduate of Dr. AnneMarie Colbin’s Natural Gourmet Institute of New York. At NGI Lizz learned to view food as both a medicine and a creative language. After graduation she was prepared to be a private chef. She followed the chef’s training course with an internship at Three Stone Hearth, a unique community-supported kitchen and market in Berkeley, California.
C47’s menu is informed by Lizz and Monica’s rural Southern upbringings as well as their frequent international travel.
“We enjoy observing how food can help us develop a sacred relationship with our sense of time. Because of our childhood experiences of tending large gardens with our fathers and our travels leading us to tables around the world, we’re moved to create food experiences that encourage taking time, sharing comfort and making memories at the table.” ---Lizz