Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

The Alinea Group Front Server (Hourly) - Alinea in Chicago, Illinois

Alinea is looking for a full-time Front Server to join our team! The Front Server is an important part of the team, providing excellent guest experiences. This is a full time position, paid hourly, and candidates must be willing to work 40+ hours, 5 days a week.

A concept founded by Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, Alinea has been globally praised for its molecular gastronomy techniques and innovative approach to modernist cuisine, pushing boundaries in a multi-sensory dining experience. It is one of only 13 restaurants in the U.S. to earn the coveted Michelin 3-Star rating. It has also been named the Best Restaurant in the World by Elite Traveler, the Best Restaurant in North America by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, and the Best Restaurant in the U.S. by Gourmet and Business Insider. Driven by the notion of doing the unexpected, guests can be assured to leave the dining room feeling inspired.

Responsibilities

  • Focuses attention on guest needs and responds promptly

  • Provides expert knowledge of food and beverage menus to guests, guiding them through their experience

  • Maintains complete knowledge of all menus, including ingredients and techniques used

  • Runs all food and beverages to the dining room

  • Maintains complete knowledge of table and seat numbers

  • Greets and acknowledges all guests, providing a positive dining experience

  • Accommodates all request for information courteously

  • Accomplishes all assigned side work throughout shift

  • Takes direction from Chefs

  • Leads a team of 3 staff members through an intricate service

  • Navigates the POS system to charge and process payments in a timely manager

  • Maintains a complete working knowledge of all the pairings utilized in any given current menu

  • Trains others and upholds the standards set by the Chefs and Managers

Requirements

  • 1 or more years experience as a server or related position

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, chef-driven environment

  • High attention to detail

  • Strong communication skills

  • Ability to carry a tray with food and/or drinks

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

  • Thinks clearly, quickly, and maintains concentration during high pressure situations

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours

  • Must be able to move, pull or lift at least 35 pounds

  • Must be able to climb stairs multiple times per shift

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage at $22.50 - $23/hour

  • Medical, vision, dental and life benefits available on the 1st month following full-time employment

  • 50% company contribution to single HMO during the first 2 years of full-time employment, 100% contribution available after 2 years

  • Paid time off

  • 401(K) with a company match of up to 4% of deferred earnings

  • CTA/Ventra discount available after 1 month of full-time employment

  • Employee Dining Discount, 20% to any Alinea Group restaurant

  • Referral Bonus Program available

The Alinea Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

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