Thank you for your interest in joining our team here at PERILLA korean american fare. Please be sure to read through this job listing in its entirety in order to be considered for the position. 

About the Server Position:

As a Server at PERILLA Korean American Fare, you play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Your responsibilities include mastering menu knowledge, providing attentive and efficient service, and ensuring guest satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Additionally, you're tasked with maintaining a clean and organized workspace to uphold our standards of excellence. Key tasks include: 

• Efficiently performing opening, closing, and deep clean duties. 
• Participating in pre-shift meetings and actively engaging with the team, ensuring a present and attentive presence throughout
• Greeting and taking orders from every table in a professional and respectful manner
• Accurately and efficiently placing orders on our POS with clear and concise notes for the kitchen when necessary
• Ensuring all drinks and food make it to your table in a timely manner
• Setting, clearing and resetting tables
• Watering tables
• Proper tray technique and maneuverability 
• Maintaining and cleaning dining room, restrooms, beverage station, and waste station areas
• Providing guests with containers to take any food home with them
• Practicing the correct procedure when sending guests home with alcoholic beverages
• Confidently interacting with our grills and cooking on them however long is necessary
• Consistent maintenance of acquired knowledge and skills of your position

Our Mission:

We believe that in order to provide our guests with the very best experience of food and hospitality, it requires a dedicated team of individuals working together with the same goal and purpose. The goal being, to respectfully introduce and represent our cuisine and culture with passion and attention to detail. We hope to create and maintain a community of independent small businesses supporting each other throughout Chicago and partner with quality purveyors that allow us to share their products and services. While doing so, we hope to create a workplace for our teammates that offers opportunities and growth in a positive work environment.

About the company:

Our company, PERILLA, is named after a plant native to Korea and many east asian countries. It is known to be very adaptable and grows vigorously on any soil. The name is an homage to our parents who are first generation immigrants that traveled to foreign land and rooted themselves on new soil. Our food is centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics and modern Korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by Chef Andrew Lim to represent the second generation of Korean Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

About PERILLA korean american fare:

Our food is centered around a communal dining experience. Inspired by Korean flavors and ingredients, we offer our approach on many traditional classics, Korean BBQ, and modern Korean dishes paired alongside new and exciting takes created by Chef Andrew Lim to represent the second generation of Korean Americans and the food we love to enjoy and share.

Restaurant Information:

• Located at 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
• Independently owned and operated business
• We have a positive, teamwork driven work environment with dedicated leaders who are present and working hands on with the team
• We are open 7 days a week for dinner service
• Accessible by CTA

Compensation Information:

• Paychecks are provided weekly every Thursday
• We offer direct deposit through ADP

Position Requirements:

• Must have availability on: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
• You will be required to obtain all necessary certificates including a Food Handlers Certificate, BASSET Certificate and an annual Sexual Harassment Training Certificate

Benefits Information:

• Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment for full-time employees averaging 32 hours a week
• You will be provided with daily staff meal
• Employee discounts for dine-in and take-out at all of our restaurants
• We provide in-house education such as beverage and food tastings 

If you'd like to apply, please email your resume with the following questions:

• Share your favorite dining experience you've had at a restaurant and what exactly made it so special?
• Who is someone you've worked with that you admire and 3 characteristics about that person?
• What is your favorite dish in full detail? What drink would you pair with it and why?

Email us:

fare@perillachicago.com