Server Assistant/Food Runner

Boka Restaurant Group and Executive Chefs Chris Pandel & Lee Wolen are currently seeking Server Assistants/Food Runners to join the team of Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna, located in the lively River North neighborhood!  

Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer sponsored mental health and resource program, 401(k) program, wellness benefits, paid sick leave, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20 establishments! 

About Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award- winning group, anchored by partnerships with some of American’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world a more human place, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in.  

About Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna: Zarella's features a mix of tavern-style and artisan pizzas, an array of entrées and small bites, as well as fresh salads, alongside an ever-rotating menu of Italian specialties, promising a dining experience that is both nostalgic and unique. The space exudes a timeless charm that makes it feel as if it has been a beloved corner spot for generations.  

Food Runner/Server Assistant Responsibilities:  

• Delivers food as expedited by the Chef.
• Informing the guest about the dish and its ingredients.
• Assists guests in retrieving anything they might need once the food is delivered.
• Collaborating with servers to deliver a memorable service to all guests
• Assisting with greeting guests & water service
• Clearing & resetting tables 
• Transport soiled dishes to the dishwashing area
• All responsibilities that have been allocated by the manager.

 Qualifications:  

• Must have weekend availability (Friday, Saturday & Sundays)  
• This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing great service and is seeking to become a member of a hard-working and fun team
• 1 year of restaurant experience preferred 
• Genuinely hospitable and caring of each and every guest’s experience, 

 
Physical Requirements:  

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant which may include stairs, uneven, and/or slick surfaces 
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments

 
If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!