CityGate Grille Server

Full-Time City Gate Grille Server

City Gate Hospitality LLC is hiring a Full‑Time Server for the City Gate Grille. This position is non‑exempt and reports to the Restaurant Manager.

City Gate Grille

City Gate Grille Restaurant

$9.00/hr + Tips, plus a $250 signing bonus (90‑day waiting period applies).

This position is responsible for serving guests quickly, efficiently, and with a complete knowledge of food and beverage menus.

• Completes all opening, closing, and running side work.
• Attends all pre‑shift meetings.
• Serves guests’ orders promptly and according to established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Communicates and works closely with the kitchen staff to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintains a complete and up‑to‑date knowledge of all menu items, wine lists, daily additions, and beverages offered (ingredients and preparation).
• Follows safety and sanitation policies.
• Abides by all requirements pertaining to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Understands applicable emergency procedure and evacuations.
• Sets up tables according to City Gate Grille standards of service.
• Collects and reports tips at the end of the assigned shift.
• Exemplifies a service and sales mentality at all times.
• Understands and follows all cash handling rules and regulations.
• Abides by all requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous training in liquor, wine, and food service.
• BASSET or TIPPS certification preferred.
• Illinois Food Handler Certification is preferred.

• Two years or more of food service experience, preferably in a casual fine dining restaurant environment.
• Micros experience preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Problem‑solving abilities and ability to compute basic arithmetic.
• Flexible schedule and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be able to walk and stand for up to 8 hours a day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill job duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs on occasion.

• Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance – single or family options available at employee’s election.
• Basic Life & AD&D – 100% employer paid.
• Short‑Term Disability – 100% employer paid.
• Supplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability – single or family options available at employee’s election.
• 401(k) Plan & Matching Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 9 Paid Holidays/Year.
• Paid Jury Duty Time.
• Paid Bereavement for immediate family members.
• Partially‑Paid Parental Leave.
• Hotel/Restaurant Discounts.
• Pet Insurance.
• Incentive Programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other protected class. Should you accept a contingent offer with City Gate Hospitality LLC, you will be required to successfully complete various pre‑employment screenings such as a criminal background report.

Should you be hired as an employee of the company, you will be required to submit documentation proving eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Federal requirements.

This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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