Server Assistant - Toro
The Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL, United States
Join Our Culinary Excellence Team: Server Assistant
Across Latin America, food is more than a meal. It’s an event. It’s a celebration that is shared, savored, and enjoyed with the finest spirits. Join us in this ritual. We welcome you to Toro, Richard Sandoval’s Restaurant and Tequila Bar, which features a casually unique upbeat dining experience. Toro will have a small plate menu along with a Suviche (Sushi & Ceviche combination) bar food offering at the restaurant’s lively and energetic bar setting. The beverage experience will include a variety of hand‑muddled cocktails, a collection of Latin wines, and a variety of tequila and agave‑based spirits.
What Awaits You:
Employee Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide— for you and your family.
Complimentary meals at our on‑site employee cafeteria.
Impactful Work: Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
Health and Financial Well‑Being: Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and convenient direct deposit.
Limitless Growth: Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!
Your Role: Cultivating Food & Beverage Excellence Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Toro Chicago, by Richard Sandoval, dining experience. As a server assistant, you will take pride in the integral role you play in supporting your Food & Beverage colleagues and “setting the stage” for a truly memorable meal.
Your Responsibilities:
Consistently offer a professional, friendly greeting and engaging service.
Assist your server in as many ways as possible.
Take food items from the kitchen to the guest tables with grace, precision, and speed.
Carry a tray and a tray jack that weigh up to 30 pounds at a swift pace efficiently.
Clear tables when guests are finished. Work with other FOH team members to ensure enough “hands” are available when a table is finished.
Flawlessly set each table in your section and check each table for completeness of setting.
Ensure tables, chairs, candle holders, etc., are properly aligned.
Stock side stations and maintain appropriate parses of silverware, glassware, napkins, share plates, marking trays, and condiments throughout service.
Maintain water levels throughout service. Remember which positions are on which tables and which type of water they are drinking.
Perform all assigned side work before, during, and after your shift.
Follow brand policies, procedures, and service standards.
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
Adhere to hotel time and attendance policy.
Follow grooming and attire guidelines.
Be available to work flexible shifts, including AM, PM, evenings, and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation: $15.45 per hour, tip eligible.
Qualifications:
Previous food & beverage experience an asset, but not required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
Highly responsible & reliable.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
Additional Information Visa Requirements:
Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/.
Ready to Shape Culinary Excellence? Apply Now!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.
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What Awaits You:
Employee Perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts at the Fairmont Chicago and Accor properties worldwide— for you and your family.
Complimentary meals at our on‑site employee cafeteria.
Impactful Work: Contribute to our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
Health and Financial Well‑Being: Benefit from comprehensive medical and dental coverage, and convenient direct deposit.
Limitless Growth: Explore career development opportunities within Fairmont Chicago and beyond. The sky truly is the limit!
Your Role: Cultivating Food & Beverage Excellence Exceptional service and cuisine are hallmarks of the Toro Chicago, by Richard Sandoval, dining experience. As a server assistant, you will take pride in the integral role you play in supporting your Food & Beverage colleagues and “setting the stage” for a truly memorable meal.
Your Responsibilities:
Consistently offer a professional, friendly greeting and engaging service.
Assist your server in as many ways as possible.
Take food items from the kitchen to the guest tables with grace, precision, and speed.
Carry a tray and a tray jack that weigh up to 30 pounds at a swift pace efficiently.
Clear tables when guests are finished. Work with other FOH team members to ensure enough “hands” are available when a table is finished.
Flawlessly set each table in your section and check each table for completeness of setting.
Ensure tables, chairs, candle holders, etc., are properly aligned.
Stock side stations and maintain appropriate parses of silverware, glassware, napkins, share plates, marking trays, and condiments throughout service.
Maintain water levels throughout service. Remember which positions are on which tables and which type of water they are drinking.
Perform all assigned side work before, during, and after your shift.
Follow brand policies, procedures, and service standards.
Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage.
Adhere to hotel time and attendance policy.
Follow grooming and attire guidelines.
Be available to work flexible shifts, including AM, PM, evenings, and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Compensation: $15.45 per hour, tip eligible.
Qualifications:
Previous food & beverage experience an asset, but not required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
Highly responsible & reliable.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
Additional Information Visa Requirements:
Successful candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow’s hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/.
Ready to Shape Culinary Excellence? Apply Now!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Helping all candidates find great careers is our goal. The information you provide here is secure and confidential.
We are now directing you to the original job posting. Please apply directly for this job at the employer’s website.
#J-18808-Ljbffr