Vela Bar Cocina hiring Server in Chicago, IL

Vela Bar CocinaMore Info

Full/Part Time • Hourly ($11.02) plus tips
Expired: Feb 27, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

0-1 years


Job Details
Vela is looking for passionate and dedicated Servers to join our FOH Team! 

The restaurant is open Tuesday - Friday for Dinner service, Saturday and Sunday for Brunch + Dinner service.

The ideal candidate will be focused on providing exceptional hospitality and creating a memorable guest experience. He or she will possess a commanding knowledge of our food menu as well as our beverage program. 

The Server will be well-organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and should demonstrate effective communication skills to achieve excellent customer service at all times.

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • Minimum availability for 3 - 5 shifts.
  • Must have OPEN weekend availability for both Dinner and Brunch shifts.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high volume environment, and maintains a calm demeanor while quickly and effectively solving problems. 
  • Must be hospitable, approachable, and passionate about guest service and respectful towards colleagues and guests. 
  • Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule. 
  • Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed. 
  • Ability to take direction, work in a team environment autonomously. 

About Celeste Group


Celeste Group is a newly formed hospitality company co-founded by Nader, Fadi and Rafid Hindo and Arturo Gomez. With a mission to pioneer tomorrow's hospitality and cultivate future leaders, the group is dedicated to creating and operating unique concepts that offer immersive experiences. Guided by core values of elevated experience, quality, innovation and collaboration, The Celeste Group aims to inspire imagination and mentor future leaders in hospitality. For more information, visit celestegroup.com.



Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($11.02) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Exceptional Hospitality

Knowledge of Food Menu

Commanding Knowledge of Food Menu

Knowledge of Beverage Program

Well Organized

Fast Paced Environment

Effective Communication Skills

Minimum Availability for 3 5 Shifts

Customer Service

Thrive in a Fast Paced Environment

Problem Solving

Maintain Calm Demeanor

Hospitable

Problem Solving Skills

Approachable

Hospitable and Approachable

Passionate About Guest Service

Respectful Towards Colleagues and Guests

Flexibility in Shifts and Schedules

Ability to Work in a Team Environment Autonomously

Ability to Work in a Team Autonomously

ability to take direction

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Mexican

Upscale Casual, Bar / Lounge, Fine Dining

Part of The Celeste Group

At Chicago’s Vela, the diverse flavors and energy of Mexico are showcased through the lens of its capital city. Taking its name from the Spanish word for candle, Vela bridges the past and the present, where the flames of tradition dance with the contemporary. Its name captures the essence of The Celeste Group’s commitment for Vela to be a place where the warmth of Mexican culture and the vibrant tastes, styles and sounds of Mexico City converge to create an unforgettable experience.

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