The Kerryman Bar & Restaurant is an award winning establishment that has been open in River North for over 21 years. We are now hiring for a part time busser which may lead to a full time position. Candidate must be able…
Hospitality & Food · Chicago, IL
Server jobs in Chicago, IL
Servers guide guests through the menu, take and deliver orders accurately, time courses with the kitchen, and turn tables while keeping service warm and unhurried.
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$13–$34/hr
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$44k
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About Us We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes for the perfect gram. We are known for our art inspired…
$11.93 - $14.91 per hour
and beverage outlets including but not limited to the Bar and Restaurant while maintaining high level of service as per Langham Hospitality... ...closely with other members of the outlet team including servers, porters,…
Charlie Martin's is a new restaurant in River North. Dinner Only Hourly plus tips
Busser PURPOSE: The Busser is responsible for assisting the Servers, Bar Team, and Kitchen Team in servicing guests promptly service with genuine hospitality. The Busser fully understands our cycle of service and are res…
$12.7 per hour
Position: Restaurant Server Department: Food & Beverage Location: Chicago, IL Employment Type: Full-Time / Hourly Compensation: $12.70 per hour + tips Truth Be Told , the British-inspired tavern located within The Study…
$12.96 per hour
Server Assistant Job Details Rich Labriola, the visionary behind Doughboy Restaurant Group, including Labriola Chicago, Labriola Oak Brook, and Stan's Donuts, is embarking on an exciting journey of expansion and refineme…
evenings) is a must. General Description: Acts an assistant to Server/ Captain during service. Performing tasks such as; serving water... ...tables with clean glassware and plate ware to standard set by restaurant. ~ Cle…
Apolonia Restaurant, Chef Stephen Gillanders’ second concept in the South Loop and one of Chicago's most acclaimed restaurant openings of 202, is hiring a Server Assistant to join its FOH team! The 120-seater is at 2201…
POSITION Server Assistant ABOUT THE LAKE: The Lake is a new private social club opening in Fall 2026 in Chicago’s River North... ...with family and friends. The club will offer three distinct restaurants, including a Fre…
$20.4 - $20.9 per hour
as we put it – helping travelers feel good on the move! Ready to feel great at work?Apply today to join the HMSHost family of restaurants, we help travelers feel good on the move! With a career at HMSHost, you really ben…
$1,200 - $1,500 per week
DineAmic Hospitality is seeking Restaurant Servers who will ensure that our guests have an extraordinary dining experience by educating them on our menu offerings, making personalized suggestions, and offering authentic…
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What servers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $13–$19 | $28k–$39k |
| Mid level | $18–$25 | $37k–$52k |
| Senior | $24–$34 | $49k–$70k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Menu and allergen knowledgeOrder accuracyPOS systemsTiming and table managementUpselling naturallyConflict resolutionTeamwork with kitchen and barStamina and composure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A guest's entree comes out wrong on a busy night. Walk me through what you do.
Apologize once, get the fix moving immediately, keep the rest of the table eating comfortably, and loop in a manager if it merits a comp. Recovery, not blame.
How do you manage a full section when everything hits at once?
Talk about consolidating trips, prioritizing by course timing, and telling tables honestly when something will take a moment. Grace under load is the test.
How do you handle questions about allergens?
Say you never guess: you know the menu's common allergens and confirm with the kitchen for anything uncertain. This is a safety answer, not a service one.
What is your approach to suggesting appetizers, wine, or dessert?
Describe recommending things you genuinely like, reading the table's pace, and never pushing. Natural suggestion outsells scripted upselling.
Tell me about your most difficult guest and how it ended.
Keep the story short and calm: you listened, fixed what you could, and stayed professional. The retelling itself demonstrates the skill.
What POS systems have you used, and how fast are you on them?
Name them, and mention modifiers, split checks, and comps. Fluency here directly affects table turns.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For servers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Quantify your service: section size, covers per shift, or sales per hour if you know them.
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Name the restaurant styles you have worked: fine dining, fast casual, or high-volume chains.
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List POS systems, such as Toast, Aloha, or Micros, plus any wine or menu training.
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Include your food handler card and alcohol service certification where your state requires them.
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Mention awards or metrics like top sales rankings, guest mentions, or trainer status.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Host or Busser
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Server
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Head Server or Trainer
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Restaurant Manager
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