Vela Bar Cocina hiring Food Runner in Chicago, IL

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Full/Part Time • Hourly ($11.02) plus tips
Expired: Mar 4, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details
Vela is looking for passionate and dedicated Food Runner 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. They will possess a commanding knowledge of our food menu as well as our beverage program. 

The Food Runner 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

Commanding Knowledge of Food Menu

Knowledge of Beverage Program

Well Organized

Fast Paced Work Environment

Effective Communication Skills

Customer Service

Availability for 3 5 Shifts

Problem Solving

Hospitable

Passionate About Guest Service

Respectful Towards Colleagues and Guests

Flexible Schedules

Take Direction

Team Player

Autonomous Work

Immersive Experiences

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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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