Server/Host Job at After Chicago, Chicago, IL

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  • After Chicago
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

After Chicago, led by three-Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Front of House team as Servers and Maître d’.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of fine dining or high-end restaurant/cocktail bar experience with a passion for hospitality. This hybrid role requires the ability to provide refined tableside service as a server while also leading the dining room with poise and professionalism as a host/maitre'd. If you are someone who puts the team first, genuinely cares about creating memorable guest experiences, and thrives in a detail-driven, culinary-focused environment, this is the place for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Dining Room Leadership

    • Greet and seat guests with warmth, professionalism, and efficiency.

    • Manage reservations, pacing, and guest flow to ensure seamless service.

    • Act as a liaison between the service team and the kitchen to maintain timing and quality of experience.

    • Maintain a visible floor presence to anticipate guest needs and support the service team.

  • Service Excellence

    • Provide gracious, attentive, and knowledgeable service at the table.

    • Guide guests through food and beverage menus with confidence and accuracy.

    • Offer thoughtful recommendations for wine and beverage pairings.

    • Maintain mastery-level knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, and preparation techniques.

    • Anticipate and accommodate guest needs throughout service.

    • Establish and maintain positive guest relationships.

  • Operational Duties

    • Accurately enter orders and follow all cash-handling and POS procedures.

    • Execute opening, side-work, and closing duties as outlined.

    • Maintain pristine table, station, and service area organization.

    • Uphold all service standards and protocols set forth by management.

    • Perform additional tasks at the direction of management.

Position Details

  • Location: West Loop, Chicago

  • Service: Dinner, Tuesday – Saturday

  • Commitment: Minimum one-year commitment required

  • Note: Serious inquiries only

 

Compensation Details

Compensation: Server - Hourly ($12.62) plus tips | Host - Hourly ($25) 

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Saturday,

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