Food Server

Des Plaines, Illinois

Rivers Casino
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WALK-IN WEDNESDAY

Interview on the spot.
Every Wednesday from 12 PM - 2 PM
2500 E. Devon Ave Des Plaines , IL 60018
Free Parking / Free Shuttle from the Rosemont Blue Line Station

Position Summary:

The Waitstaff serves food and beverages to customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner and ensures a positive experience for all customers. Each Waitstaff employee is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the Gibson's Restaurant Group's philosophy, which is based upon three distinct core beliefs: Hospitality, Quality and Value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Serve customers as part of a team by anticipating their needs, initiating conversation, offering assistance and advice and remembering that "the customer is always right" .
  • Perform dining room set-up, running side work and closing duties.
  • Have extensive knowledge of the restaurant's menu and wine list, including daily specials.
  • Check identification to ensure customers meet minimum age requirements for consuming alcoholic beverages.
  • Participate in table and dining room clean up.
  • Compute customer checks, operate the POS system and accept payments.
  • Accurately report tips for each shift.
  • Maintain dining room safety and sanitation standards.
  • Be aware of potential hazards, which could cause, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, falling or burns.
  • Arrive for each shift on time and in full uniform.
  • Attend all pre-shift meetings ready to "listen and learn" and share ideas.
  • Avoid leaving work areas during peak periods.
  • Take breaks only when approved by the General Manager or Manager.
  • Keep a clean and professional appearance at all times.
  • Must pass general information and departmental tests.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Six months to one year experience serving in a restaurant preferred; or a combination of education and experience.
Skills:
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally with customers and other staff in fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to do basic math.
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
  • Must be of legal age to serve alcohol.
  • Must have strong customer service skills and be able to maintain poise and positive personality when under pressure.
Perks that Work.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K - 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution
  • $1 Daily Meals
  • Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year
  • Free Shuttle from Rosemont's Blue Line Station
  • Free Parking On-Site
  • Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fitness/Gym Reimbursement
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities
  • Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs
  • Team Member Exclusive Discounts
Date Posted: 07 April 2025
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