Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Back Server to join our F&B team to achieve the company’s objectives and create a memorable guest experience.
- Be a part of a Five Star Five Diamond luxury brand
- Work with a busy, fast paced environment
- Earn sick time per Chicago policy
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for all activities related to service of the restaurant, which includes preparation tasks, training and performing service as per standards set by the hotel.
- Perform friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting, seating and waiting on all guests.
- Assist in performing pre-service and after-service procedures as per standard.
- Understand and accurately follow the standards of sequence of service.
- Ensure a consistency of the correct service techniques for all meal periods.
- Understand all food and beverage items ordered, including ingredients, methods of preparation and proper service and explain all items on the menu
General Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 years' experience in a similar position in an upscale restaurant
- Basic knowledge of beverages, including wines and cocktails.
- Ability to multi-task
- Impeccable grooming and excellent presentation.
- Good physical strength and stamina—ability to carry trays of food and stand on feet for long periods of time and ability to lift, carry and balance up to 25 lbs.
- 10 vacation days per year
- 9 paid holiday days per year
- 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
- 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
- Complimentary employee meals
- Discounted parking
- Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
- 50% restaurant discount
- 50% discount on spa services
- 25% discount on spa retail
- 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Complimentary life insurance
- Complimentary long-term disability
- Retirement plan with 5% company match
We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($14.12) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Service Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Customer Service Skills
Experience in Upscale Restaurant
Attention to Detail
Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment
Guest Interaction
Food and Beverage Knowledge
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The Peninsula Hotels group has a unique identity among the world’s leading hotels. Established in 1928, we now operate prestigious luxury properties in ten major cities. These include the flagship in Hong Kong, plus Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing, New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Bangkok, Manila, and Paris with London under development. Peninsula is a living legend, the name synonymous with luxurious comfort and impeccable service. We set our sights high and our standards higher, aiming always to delight our customers, and in many cases we are now serving the third generation of our loyal guests.
The Peninsula Chicago is the five-star hotel that brought traditional Asian service to a city already renowned for the warmth of its hospitality. The hotel has become an integral part of Chicago life and is considered the top choice for everything from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events. For this, the hotel credits its strong links to both the local community and international heritage.
The Peninsula Chicago is honored to be recognized as part of the '2017 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards.' Each year, the readers of Travel + Leisure, the largest travel magazine brand in the United States, vote for their favorites in all things travel in their 'Worlds Best Awards' survey. The hotel is delighted that the readers have voted The Peninsula Chicago as the 'Best Hotel in Chicago' for 2017.
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