Server

Server

Cariño | Uptown Chicago

Cariño is a Michelin-starred modern Mexican tasting-menu restaurant in Uptown Chicago. We’re looking for a server who is excited by thoughtful, detail-driven hospitality and wants to help deliver a distinctive tasting-menu experience from the first welcome to the final course.

What you’ll do

• Guide guests through a multi-course tasting menu, explaining each dish’s ingredients, techniques, and inspiration
• Maintain the pacing and flow of service in close coordination with the kitchen and front-of-house team
• Speak confidently about Mexican ingredients, regional traditions, and Cariño’s approach to modern Mexican cuisine
• Support beverage service, including wine, cocktails, and pairings
• Anticipate guest needs and respond thoughtfully to dietary restrictions and special requests
• Keep the dining room polished and complete opening, service, and closing responsibilities
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful team culture

What we’re looking for

• A genuine interest in food, hospitality, and the details of a tasting-menu experience
• Strong communication skills and a warm, composed presence with guests
• Attention to timing, accuracy, and the small details that make service feel seamless
• Reliability and comfort working evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Fine-dining or tasting-menu experience is preferred
• Knowledge of wine, cocktails, or Mexican ingredients is a plus
• Spanish language skills are a plus