Server Assistant

at Hornblower Group, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

City Experiences is seeking Server Assistants for its City Cruises Operation in Chicago, IL.
About Us:
City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40- year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
About the Opportunity:
The Server Assistant aids servers in the prompt delivery and removal of food and beverage items, is hospitable and cordial to guests and coworkers, acts safely and responsibly, and is knowledgeable about the vessel and the skyline. Compensation is $15.80 + gratuities.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our Respect Service System (RSS)
Provide guests with water, coffee/tea, and bread service throughout the meal
Bus used and unneeded dishes and glassware from guests tables to galley
Scrape and stack dirty dishes, and carry dishes and other tableware to the galley for cleaning
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas and service stations; clean up spilled food, drink and broken dishes, and remove empty bottles and trash
Set up and break down dining room and service stations as prescribed; this requires movement of dining cabin furniture
Provide information to guests including menu descriptions, order of service, entertainment options, cruise route and points of interest
Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards
Assist with the warm and efficient greeting and seating of guests when they arrive
Additional job duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must meet minimum state age requirements
Previous restaurant experience preferred
Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
Must possess a service orientation - actively looking for ways to help others
Will work for extended periods of time without sitting
Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as bus tubs up and down stairs
Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
The company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, the company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, Hornblower participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.