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Catering Server

Outside the Box Catering & Events
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2025

Catering Server Job Responsibilities:

· Serves patrons with food and beverages in a positive and friendly manner.

· Provides information to help food and beverage selections.

· Presents ordered choices in a prompt and efficient manner.

· Maintains dining ambiance with an enthusiastic attitude.

· Prepares room for dining by clothing tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, and utensils.

· Protects establishment and patrons by adhering to sanitation, safety, and alcohol beverage control policies.

· Helps patrons select food and beverages by suggesting courses, explaining the chef’s specialties, identifying appropriate beverage pairings, and answering food preparation questions.

· Transmits orders to bar and kitchen by recording patrons’ choices and identifying patrons’ special dietary needs and special requests.

· Keeps kitchen staff informed by noting timing of meal progression.

· Serves orders by picking up and delivering patrons’ choices from bar and kitchen and delivering accompaniments and condiments from service bars.

· Responds to additional patron requirements by inquiring of needs and observing dining process.

· Maintains table setting by removing courses as completed, replenishing utensils, refilling water glasses, and being alert to patron spills or other special needs.

· Concludes dining experience by acknowledging choice of establishment and inviting patrons to return.

Catering Server Qualifications / Skills:

· Customer Service

· Verbal Communication

· Energy Level

· Teamwork

· Resolving Conflict

· Thoroughness

· Professionalism

· General Math Skills

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

· High school diploma

· 3-5 years server experience

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Food provided
  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

  • Serving: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Food Handler Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Chicago, IL 60612 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60612

Salary : $18 - $30

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