Lead Server

Westminster Place
Evanston, IL 60201, USA

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Pay: $20.66–$28.82/hour (Based on Experience) + Bonus Eligible!

Westminster Place offers a rare opportunity to earn the income of a high-end restaurant without the late nights, long hours, or burnout.

Enjoy the best of both worlds: a rewarding, fast-paced environment that values excellence in guest experience and supports a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to elevate your career while reclaiming your personal time, we’d love to meet you!

🎁 Amazing Benefits You'll Love:

• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation reimbursement
• Chaplain Counseling:
  Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support
• Wellhub:
  Gym benefit for fitness and health
• Onsite Fitness Centers:
  Convenient access to gym facilities
• Employee Engagement:
  Organize events to build community
• Financial Counseling:
  Professional advice for financial wellbeing
• Mentorship Program:
  Guidance and career development

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What You’ll Be Doing:

• Greet and welcome guests warmly, escorting them to tables and introducing the menu
• Provide expert knowledge of menu offerings, daily specials, and wine pairings
• Accurately take and process orders, ensuring clarity and attention to detail
• Serve food and beverages following fine dining protocols with elegance and professionalism
• Monitor guest satisfaction throughout the meal, anticipating needs and resolving concerns promptly
• Efficiently manage a station of at least six tables or 35 guests
• Collaborate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure seamless service and special request fulfillment
• Support fellow team members to maintain smooth dining operations
• Upsell wine pairings and menu enhancements to elevate the guest experience
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in dining areas before, during, and after service
• Consistently communicate guest and resident feedback to management
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and appearance standards
• Always model Presbyterian Living’ Hospitality Promises and uphold Corporate Compliance practices

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What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 6-8 years of experience
• Previous fine dining or high-end restaurant experience required.
• Knowledge of fine dining etiquette and food service standards
• Ability to remain composed, professional, and service-focused in a fast-paced environment
• Food Safety Training, Alcohol/Beverage Certification, and Food Handler Certification preferred
• Basic math skills and English language proficiency
• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 lbs

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