Lead Server

La Josie, a family-owned Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant on Randolph Row, has been serving family recipes and supporting the best agave distillers from all regions of Mexico since May of 2017. In just a few short years, La Josie has become a beloved destination to eat, drink, and socialize in the West Loop. Besides our exceptional food menu, we pride ourselves on our unparalleled Agave program and one of the most meticulously-crafted cocktail menus in Chicago, we are constantly experimenting, refining, and learning more about the indigenous agave distillates of Mexico.

La Josie is seeking to add an experienced, passionate, charismatic, Full-time Lead Server to our FOH team. The ideal candidate is someone who will be team-oriented, who want to be with us long-term, with a desire to provide an unforgetable hospitality experience.

Requirements

• Motivated, innovative and experienced
• Natural sense for Hospitality
• Experience working in a tip pool house
• Experience in a leadership role
• 2+ years of server experience in a fine dining establishment
• Experience as a server for semi private events
• Flexible availability mornings, evenings and weekends (Including Sundays)
• Bilingual, Spanish required
• Good knowledge or interest to learn more about Agave spirits & Mexican cuisine
• Time management skills

Essential Duties & Responsibilties

• 32-40 hours per week
• Create pre-shift notes & floor plan for the F.O.H. Team
• Serve a 4-6 table section
• Collect check out from the F.O.H. Team
• Abilty to work under pressure with grace and ease
• Passion for excellence, superior service standards, and a positive attitude with a team player mindset
• Love for exceptional food, modern drink and exquisite style
• Agave spirit knowldedge
• Maintain a polished posture and presentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Basset, food handlers, allergens certification
• Willingness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with Toast POS, 7-shifts and Slack is preferred

Physical demands and work enviorment

• Ability to be flexible and open-minded about job demands
• Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant (generally between 0-50 lbs.)
• Must be able to stand, walk, move during entire shift including frequent bending and stooping

If you have a knack for business, passion for hospitality and like the sound of this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you!

La Josie management