Waitstaff

Waitstaff


Company
The Bellevue Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Part-time
Via
Indeed

Job Description
The Bellevue is a contemporary American barrestaurant in Chicago's renowned Gold Coast neighborhood. Here, luxury, class, and a bit of splendor come together, creating an atmosphere worthy of our name's meaning, "beautiful view." As the sun sets over our iconic corner of Rush and Bellevue, smiles grow, and laughter floods the patio, all amidst the backdrop of our vibrant neighborhood-it's picturesque in every way. You'll soon discover that this sophisticated neighborhood staple is the place to be day or night. The Bellevue has arrived-we can't wait to see you soon.

If you are interested to be part of the team of this exciting new restaurant, we are now accepting applications for various positions including Waitstaff

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Providing all Guests with a memorable experience
• Greeting guests and taking drink and food orders
• Staying attentive to the needs of guests in the dining area
• Delivering food from the kitchen to the guests
• Ensuring the food order is made correctly by kitchen staff and looks presentable for guests
• Following health code standards with regards to the handling of food
• Performing shift duties like delivering racks of cups to the service station, rolling silverware, pre-bussing tables, wiping tables and removing debris and more

Requirements
• Standing for extended periods (8 hr shift)
• Legally of age to serve alcohol in City of Chicago
• Food safety knowledge
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Speed and finesse are a must
• Meets all company standards
• Maintain a positive attitude with self, guests, and teammates
• Completes all ongoing certifications/validations
• Maintains a clean Workspace
• Toast Experience preferred
• 1+ years of experience serving in a high Volume restaurant preferred

Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Schedule

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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.
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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.
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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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