From the group that brought you VAI's Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar (#1 Naperville restaurant on Yelp) and Entourage in Naperville, the Entourage vision starts with a great team. We recognize our employees as our most valuable resource. Our success in providing Downers Grove’s highest quality food, beverages, and service to our customers depends on having top talent. We want your employment here to be a positive start of a new (or continued) career, not just a job.
“The experience is in the simplicity of it all.”
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard
Who are we??
We are a Contemporary American Concept, with our unique twist on food and spirits. Featuring a mix of dry-aged (in house) steaks, fresh seafood and raw bar, creative small plates, fresh pastas, exciting entrees, salads and more, all made in a scratch kitchen!
We will certainly be one of the most sought after establishments in Downers Grove...
With the help of passionate, motivated and friendly employees delivering casual (yet attentive) service, Entourage easily paves the way for the ultimate guest experience. Our ownership/management team comes with a history of managing many of THE "go-to" restaurants in the Chicagoland area. With over a century of collective experience, we've seen it all!!!
What is different about us?
We offer a fun, exciting, family oriented environment with a casual hospitality vibe while maintaining razor sharp focus on the details. Growth potential is possible for those who have a desire to learn, progress, and become keyholders with Supervisory responsibilities. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of working for a non-corporate, independently owned restaurant. We're an easy going, however, focused, group of professionals and we would like to build our staff with great employees that will deliver genuine hospitality to a guest!
Benefits are available and are top notch in the industry, just like us!
- Company Contributed Health Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays off: Super bowl Sunday, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day!
- CLOSED MONDAYS!
- **Certain benefit qualifications differ based on factors such as average hours worked, length of employment, and position.**
Candidates must be:
- Knowledgeable of beer, wine and craft cocktails
- Available year round; nights, weekends and some holidays are a must
- Willing to cross train in other service roles
2 years of experience in an upscale Casual dining, high volume, full table service establishment required!
Responsibilities:
· Takes guest orders utilizing menu knowledge and situational selling techniques. Serves food and beverages to the guests promptly, ensures all items are prepared properly and on a timely basis, and follows the standards set by the restaurant.
· Communicates professionally with guests to determine their needs and help them with menu selections. *NOT JUST AN "ORDER TAKER"
· Communicates new promotions and product information to guests.
· Demonstrates knowledge of menu items by describing food items properly. Maintains company standards for quality food; serves only food that meets standards.
· Inputs orders accurately into the computers, pre-bus tables, and may assist with side-work of rolling silverware, filling salt and pepper shakers, and perform light restaurant cleaning.
· Practices safe food and beverage handling, and clean up at all times.
· Safely handles food prep equipment such as knives, coffee maker, iced tea machine, etc.
· Prepare and stock bar needs to ensure a successful shift: including but not limited to slicing fruit for garnishes, squeezing fresh juices, stuffing olives, preparing syrups, batching cocktails.
· Handles guest complaints with tact and professionalism, turning dissatisfied guests into raving fans.
· Communicates and interacts with guests, handles crowds, and put guests at ease.
· All other duties as assigned.
· Make cocktails
· Maintain bar
· Have beer, wine, spirit & cocktail knowledge
· Clean bar & stock coolers
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $150.00 - $400.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
- Fine dining restaurant
- Upscale casual restaurant
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person