Server

  • Spirit Elephant
  • Winnetka, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details

Job Details:

We are looking for Servers to join our talented team of restaurant professionals. The job requires passion in hospitality, good organization skills, a teamwork mentality, and a desire to be part of a fast-paced environment.

We are a small approachable kitchen pursuing a new, creative approach to plant-based cuisine, where global technique and the availability of local, seasonal produce drive a compact seasonal menu. Our goal is to set a high-quality standard through consistent delivery of outstanding dining experiences.

Please email us your resume with a short introductory note and we'll look forward to meeting you! Do visit us online at www.spiritelephantrestaurant.com to learn more about our story.

Requirements:

  • 21+ years old
  • High school or equivalent education level.
  • Stable work history.
  • Must be self-motivated and possess the desire for self-development.
  • Have the ability to work autonomously when required.
  • Be a team player.
  • Be dedicated to customer satisfaction and a great customer experience.
  • Ability to work weekends
  • Must be friendly and customer service-oriented
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Must possess neat and clean hygiene
  • Basset Card
  • Food Handlers

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

  • Extensive Food, Beer, Wine, Liquor knowledge
  • A positive attitude and enthusiasm for hospitality
  • Serves drinks and/or menu items to guests; upsell when taking orders.
  • Monitor guest behavior and amount of alcohol consumption to determine when alcohol service to the guest should cease; notify management of incidents involving excessive alcohol consumption or impaired condition of customers; check identification whenever age of a guest requesting an alcoholic beverage service is questionable.
  • Perform pre- and post-shift side-work. Stock service station. Fold and stack napkins.
  • Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner. Clean and/or wipe down stools, tables, chairs, walls, windows, mirrors, and floors as necessary.
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, wait staff, cooks, and supervisor.
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
  • Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit.
  • Required to work nights and weekends, as well as some holidays.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental Vision (Full-Time Employees)
  • 401k w/ match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Discounted food + merch
  • You get to help save the world
  • Quarterly bonus for all full time employees
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($10.00 - $15.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $2,000

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

Required Skills

Organization

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Passion in Hospitality

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Good organization skills

Time Management Skills

Fast Paced Environment

Ability to Upsell Products

High Quality Standards

Proactive Approach to Tasks

Conflict Resolution skills

Ability to Handle Cash Transactions

Global Cuisine Techniques

Multitasking Abilities

Ability to Monitor and Assess Guest Behavior

Teamwork Mentality

Willingness to Learn and Improve

Team Collaboration

Self development

Customer Engagement Skills

Customer Service

Ability to Follow Health and Safety Regulations

Autonomy

Physical stamina for long shifts

High Quality Standard

Ability to Multitask

Desire to Be Part of a Fast Paced Environment

Problem Solving Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Interpersonal Skills

Self Motivated

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Organization

Beverage Knowledge

Verbal Communication

Beer Knowledge

Alcohol Service Monitoring

Wine Knowledge

Ability to work Autonomously

Liquor Knowledge

Side Work

Positive Attitude

Customer Service Oriented

Enthusiasm

Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction

up selling

Food Knowledge

Monitoring Guest Behavior

Basic Math

Alcohol Service

Pre and Post Shift Side Work

Time Management

Strong verbal communication skills

Table clearing and cleaning

Problem Solving

Pre and Post Shift Side Work

Neat and Clean Hygiene

Stocking

Extensive Food, Beer, Wine, Liquor Knowledge

Cleaning

Positive Attitude and Enthusiasm for Hospitality

Communication

Upselling

Reading and writing

Monitoring Alcohol Consumption

Math Skills

Performing Pre and Post Shift Side Work

Stocking Service Station

Clearing and cleaning tables

Communication Skills

Reading and Writing Abilities

Basic Math Skills

Medical, Dental, Vision Knowledge

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Job ID: 490942792
Originally Posted on: 8/27/2025

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