Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
The Lunchroom is looking for a part-time Server who is friendly and outgoing to join our team. As a meaningful component of our guest's time with us, this role is key to achieving our goal of delivering a memorable experience for all who dine with us. We offer a small team where all team members’ contributions are valued.
The Lunchroom sits inside SPACE 519, recently featured in The New York Times, as one of Chicago’s top fashion and lifestyle destinations. Located just off Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, SPACE 519 is a small department store featuring The Lunchroom, a 40-seat breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch restaurant with an all-day café. The Lunchroom is winner of “OpenTable Diner’s Choice’, Chicago Magazine’s ‘Hot List’, and Modern Luxury ‘Brunch Buzz.
The Server will be professional and polished in appearance; gracious and friendly in demeanor; and ready to deliver exceptional service to the store’s upscale clientele. Previous restaurant | café serving experience of at least 2 years, excellent communications skills and a positive energy are required. Keen attention to detail, fine dining experience and the ability to be part of an effective team are paramount.
This is a morning | day shift with required weekend availability, however occasional private parties and store sponsored events occur in the late afternoon and evening. Please learn more about our business and view our menu by visiting www.space519.com.
General Responsibilities + Expectations:
- Provide an elevated and exceptional dining experience for guests.
- Learn and understand The Lunchroom menu (including seasonal specials) to guide patrons in their dining choices.
- Use subtle upselling techniques to sell alcoholic and specialty coffee drinks, appetizers and desserts.
- Maintain service pace and standards by assisting in food running, removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses and being alert to guests’ needs.
- Roll silverware, polish glassware, set up stations and prepare for next shift.
- Work as part of a team assisting other servers to provide all guests with the very best service
- Weekend and morning availability.
SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($13.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Time Management
Upselling Techniques
Attention to Customer Needs
Food Knowledge
Multitasking
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Part of SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom
Within SPACE 519 is The Lunchroom, a 40-seat lunch and brunch restaurant, along with an all-day café, serving local favorite, Metric coffee, and pastries from acclaimed Evanston bakery, Hewn.
The Lunchroom features a vegetable-forward, California-inspired menu centered on globally-influenced entrees including soups, salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, grain bowls and other lunch and brunch dishes. With a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, the menu features classic dishes with a twist.
