Support Staff
Culinary Agents
Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
La Josie, a family-owned Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant on Randolph Row, has been serving family recipes and supporting the best agave distillers from all regions of Mexico since May of 2017. In just a few short years, La Josie has become a beloved destination to eat, drink, and socialize in the West Loop. Most importantly, however, La Josie is a family of hard-working, middle class restaurant veterans passionate about treating their guests like family and this establishment like home.
We are looking for a hard-working and dedicated team member to join our support team. The right candidate will be hospitality focused, ambitious and able to take direction. The ideal candidate must have the ability to anticipate needs before they're called. You’ll be a cornerstone in making sure service runs smoothly so our guests can enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.
Requirements:
- 1+ years of experience working in a fast-paced upscale restaurant
- A passion for food and beverage
- Positive, upbeat attitude and the desire to provide excellent hospitality
- The ability to multi-task while demonstrating grace under pressure
- Focus and direction to thrive in a detail-orientated environment
- Bilingual/Spanish
Responsibilities & Essential Duties:
- Setting up & breaking down the room for service
- Stocking glass and tableware
- Assist with food running and take out orders packaging
- Resetting tables
- Opening and closing side-work duties
Qualifications:
- Food handlers and allergen certifications
- High energy
- Team oriented
- Open availability
Physical Demands and Work Enviorment
- Ability to be flexible and open-minded about job demands
- Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant (generally between 0-50 lbs.)
- Ability to work varied schedules, as business dictates
- Ability to stand for 8-10 hours a day
La Josie is an equal opportunity employer. Potential to cross-train into other roles within the restaurant are available for the right candidate. If you like to be challenged, and like the sound of this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Customer Service
High Volume Service
Fine Dining Service
Food Safety Knowledge
Bussing Tables
Service Procedures
Teamwork
Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
Conflict Resolution
Guest Reception
Multitasking
Positive Attitude
Dining Room Service
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Hoy por tí. Mañana por mí: This Spanish idiom (which you’ll find in neon lights above our front and back bar) embodies a sense of unity and helping each other today because we don’t know what tomorrow holds.
We welcome you to La Josie! Our award-winning, upscale-casual Mexican restaurant with three agave bars, including one on the rooftop, brings traditional flavors in a modern, yet comfortable atmosphere in Chicago’s West Loop.
Since May 2017, Chef/Owner Pepe Barajas has offered creative and thoughtful dishes influenced by all regions of Mexico alongside some of his family's recipes from their home state (and birthplace of tequila) Jalisco, Mexico.
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