Server

  • Itoko
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Server

Itoko

Chicago, IL

Full/Part Time Hourly ($11.02) plus tips

Expires: Jun 19, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Boka Restaurant Group and Jean Banchet Award of Culinary Excellence' winner, Chef Gene Kato, are excited to announce their newest concept, ITOKO! ITOKO is currently seeking Servers to join their team!

BENEFITS & PERKS: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, paid sick leave, 401(k) program, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!

ABOUT BOKA RESTAURANT GROUP: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American's greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here:

ABOUT ITOKO: ITOKO is a sushi and robata house located in Chicago's historic Southport Lanes building. The menu features Kato's high level of ingredients and technique, but brings a relaxed environment curated for the Southport neighborhood.

SERVER'S RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountable for all aspects of a guest's dining experience while providing exceptional guest service and exceeding expectations.

Follow steps of service to provide a quality guest dining experience

Direct support staff in needs of assigned section to maintain proper flow of service

Provide proper food and beverage service adhering to restaurant standards

Ring all food and beverage items with 100% accuracy to ensure proper flow of service

Properly handle all guest payments with 100% accuracy

Consistently check identification of all guests purchasing alcohol to BRG standards

Always follow proper sanitation practices

Correctly audit and balance cash and credit card receipts as part of daily checkout procedures

Responsible for completing all opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior restaurant experience

Maintain all required health, sanitation, and alcohol service certificates

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Interpersonal skills

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals

Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces

Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you! Please reply with a copy of your resume AND a cover letter detailing why you'd be a great addition to our team!

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($11.02) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Customer Service

POS Systems

High Volume Service

Time Management

Service Procedures

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability
Job ID: 477909919
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2025

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