Carryout Specialist

Hourly Pay PLUS overtime (1.5 x Hourly Pay) PLUS tips!

Carson’s Ribs is hiring happy friendly carry out desk hosts and hostesses with part-time and full-time availability to start immediately.

Carson’s has been a landmark institution in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for over 40 years, garnering prestigious recognition as one of the “Top 40 Chicago Restaurants Ever” by Chicago Magazine. Carson’s has been no stranger to such acclaim since it opened its doors in 1977, winning the first ever National Rib Cook-Off in 1983 and being heralded by Frommer’s as a "must-do Chicago experience." From Business Week to Esquire Magazine to The Food Network, Carson’s has been recognized as a preeminent dining destination in Chicago.

Our staff is responsible for exceeding guests’ expectations by providing friendly and efficient service. Room to grow to other positions within the restaurant if you are interested in learning and moving up! If you are a high-energy people person with a passion for true hospitality, we would love to meet you.

Essential Functions

• Warmly greet guests in the restaurant
• Answer telephones and take orders
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate in English in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Use proper phone and voicemail etiquette and guidelines
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Understand and follow food allergy procedures and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60611 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60611: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18