Server Assistant

Server Assistant


Company
The Capital Grille
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
The Capital Grille

Job Description
We Wine. We Dine. We Build Careers!

$12.62 per hour - $12.62 per hour plus tips.

We cordially invite you to apply. Joining our team provides exceptionally distinctive benefits, including:
• Competitive pay, every week
• Anniversary pay
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Multiple insurance options, wealth benefits and flexible spending accounts
• Dining and other discounts
• Matching 401(k) plan after one year of employment (21 and over)

Note: Eligibility May Apply

With genuine hospitality while providing the highest levels of service, a Server Assistant will deliver an exceptionally distinctive dining experience by ensuring the dining room, lobby and service area are clean, stocked and visually appealing. A Server Assistant will be a team player throughout the restaurant by assisting Servers in properly serving food and beverages while also clearing, cleaning and resetting tables for the next guests.

One key to our success is the high standards we set on the health and safety of our team members and guests. We are committed to the highest safety and sanitation practices, including team member wellness and team members maintaining clean, sanitized and safe restaurants.

From masterfully prepared cuisine to exceptional service, The Capital Grille provides a place where you can enjoy being part of a comfortably sophisticated restaurant while thriving in a nurturing work environment that encourages growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q What is the federal minimum wage for restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage for restaurant workers is $7.25 per hour as of January 1 2026. Tipped employees receive a cash wage of $2.13 per hour with tips required to reach the full $7.25 minimum. Overtime pay at 1.5 times the rate applies after 40 hours in a workweek.
Q How many hours can restaurant workers legally work per week without overtime in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, non-exempt restaurant employees must receive overtime after 40 hours worked in a workweek during 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours over 40. Breaks of 30 minutes or more are not counted as working time if the employee is completely relieved of duties.
Q What work authorization documents are required for non-citizens applying to restaurant jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all new hires must complete Form I-9 by the end of their first day of work in 2026. Acceptable documents include a U.S. passport or green card combined with a driver's license. Employers must reverify work authorization before expiration of documents such as Employment Authorization Documents.
Q What tax withholding applies to restaurant tips in the United States in 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, employers must withhold income tax, Social Security at 6.2 percent, and Medicare at 1.45 percent on all tips reported in 2026. Employees must report tips of $20 or more in a month to their employer by the 10th of the following month. Unreported tips are still subject to self-employment tax on Schedule SE.
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