Oak Park,IL,USA Busser-Restaurant

Beatrix is a prominent neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant, and social meeting place with multiple locations across Chicago's River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, Loop, and Oak Brook neighborhoods. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and quality food, Beatrix serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch featuring comfort food with a healthful twist. Popular menu items include the Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Green Chili & Chicken Enchiladas, and the Prime Burger, among others. Alongside the food, Beatrix is famed for its iconic coffee bar and bakery counter at each location, offering signature cookies, freshly baked pastries, fresh-squeezed juices, and specialty coffee drinks brewed from Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee. Beatrix is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises group, which encompasses over 100 nationally recognized restaurants. This parent company values creativity, passion, and the drive to deliver excellent food and service. They are committed to creating great work environments for their team members, providing career-long training, extensive development opportunities, and a range of top-notch benefits. With a focus on people, Lettuce Entertain You is known for its employee-centric culture and creating careers in a progressive company environment. The company participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer. The role offered is that of a Busser, a critical position supporting the service team in delivering outstanding guest experiences. Bussers at Beatrix play a vital role in maintaining the restaurant’s cleanliness and operational flow by cleaning and resetting tables, transporting used dishes, and assisting with barista duties as needed. Success in this role requires teamwork, organizational skills, and situational awareness, helping to keep the dining area efficient and pleasant. The position demands flexibility in working hours, including varied shifts and weekends. The busser is expected to handle multiple responsibilities calmly and effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy and crowded environment. Physical capabilities needed include moving and lifting furniture and dishes regularly and standing or walking throughout the shift. Bussers contribute directly to exceeding guest expectations by anticipating their needs, greeting guests warmly, and assisting the service team with food and beverage operations. The role also involves adhering strictly to food allergy protocols, safety, sanitation policies, and general workplace rules. Positive interpersonal skills and teamwork are emphasized, alongside a commitment to providing high-quality guest service consistently. Overall, this position at Beatrix is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a dynamic team, values service excellence, and wants to work within a supportive, growth-oriented company that takes care of its employees with notable benefits and career advancement opportunities.

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift
• Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a busy, noisy, and crowded environment
• Availability to work varied shifts including weekends
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Good physical stamina and endurance