Server
Company: One Off Hospitality Group Ltd
Role summary
Server is a role at One Off Hospitality Group Ltd in Highwood, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Server
- Company
- One Off Hospitality Group Ltd
- Location
- Highwood, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Hospitality
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-21
One Off Hospitality is looking for a friendly face to join their team, and it’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to get your foot in the door with a respected restaurant group. You don't need a degree to get started, and it’s the perfect setting to sharpen your customer service skills while working in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Job description
Description
For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home.
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY: The server has a passion for hospitality and has the ability to translate that passion into an exceptional dining experience for our guests. Servers are expected to build rapport with guests, share food and beverage knowledge, and maintain poise throughout their shifts.
Requirements
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
Gains extensive knowledge of all menus, both food and beverage (including: ingredients, cooking techniques, allergies and dietary restrictions, plating etc.)
Executes proper steps of service to effectively carry out exceptional service
Walks guests through menus to answer any questions and assists with any necessary accommodations for allergies and dietary restrictions
Listens intently to guests and be aware of body language to properly tailor the service experience to each guest
Checks back with guests about every dish and beverage; communicate any necessary feedback to superiors
Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary
Able to work a flexible schedule as business dictates (including nights and weekends)
Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties
Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
High School Diploma or GED graduate
Food Handler Certification required
Ability to handle stress under pressure
Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day
Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
One Off Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.