Job Description

A West Elsdon neighborhood staple since 2007, Solazo (sister concept to Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient La Josie in the West Loop) re-opened in October 2021 with it's first ever cocktail program, refreshed menu and outdoor patio seating. The updated menu introduces new modern flavors that pay tribute to owner Pepe Barajas’ childhood in Mexico and his family’s puestos de tacos (taco stands). Pepe Barajas and his talented team bring creative and thoughtful dishes influenced by all regions of Mexico alongside some of his family recipes from their home state (and tequila's birthplace), Jalisco, Mexico. Solazo takes pride in it's extensive agave program, which features Raicilla and other agave spirits. 

Solazo is seeking  to add a passionate, experienced, charismatic, Full/Part-time server to our FOH team. The ideal candidate is someone who will be team-oriented, who want to be with us long-term, with a desire to provide an unforgetable hospitality experience.

Requirements

• Motivated, innovative and experienced
• Excellent knowledge of table service, well disciplined organization manner, special attention to detail regarding organization and service.
• 2+ years of server experience
• Flexible availability evenings and weekends 
• Bilingual, Spanish required
• Good knowldege of Mexican cuisine and agave spirits or interest in learning more of.

Essential Duties & Responsibilties

• Serve 3-4 shifts per week
• Abilty to work under pressure with grace and ease
• Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude with a team player mindset
• Love for exceptional food, modern drink and exquisite style
• Stay in the know of food and beverage menus and descriptors
• Keeping up to-date with agave spirit knowldedge
• Maintain a polished posture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid servsafe certifications; basset, food handlers, allergens
• Willingness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with Toast, 7 shifts, Slack is preferred

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.)
• Must be able to stand, walk, move during entire shift including frequent bending and stooping

Solazo is an equal opportunity employer with growth potential for the right candidate.  If you have a passion for hospitality and like the sound of this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!

Solazo management team.

 

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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