Host/Cashier/Runner

Nando's PERi-PERi West Loop - Host/Cashier/Runner

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We are looking for fun and fired up people to join our West Loop location! Full-time and part-time hours are available! Whether you're looking to start your restaurant career, wanting to continue to grow your career, or just want to earn a few extra bucks - apply today!

We offer a FUN, casual work environment that feels more like being part of a family than it does a boring old job. Check us out - you'll be happy you did! There's no place like Nando's! Come on... let's have fun and make money together! Game on!

PERKS + BENEFITS:

• Competitive base wage plus average of $3-$4 (weekdays) and $4-$6 (weekends) in tips per hour worked
• FREE meal while on shift
• Opportunities for advancement through internal development program
• FREE telehealth medical and mental benefits for you and your family
• Sick & Safe leave available immediately
• 401k plan

Host:
Hosts are gracious, hospitable, confident, and excited to welcome our guests to the party, they are the ultimate brand ambassador! Hosts have the very important job of explaining our unique service style in a friendly, fun, and approachable manner. Hosts exemplify superior service and poise under pressure in their tone of voice, words, and body language. Hosts recognize regulars as well as first time guests. Hosts control the flow in the dining room, accommodating the needs of any special guests and ensure every guest leaves happy. They are the first and lasting impression upon our guests and set the tone for their experience.

Cashier:
The smiling face at the register? That’s our cashier, the Nandoca that guides the Nando’s experience at the register. The cashier accurately manages cash and credit card transactions and balancing the register at the end of the shift. The cashier is a menu expert and guides customer selection and enters the information accurately into the register. Our cashiers are quick and efficient while warm and gracious guides to our restaurants. Cashiers work with our team to exceed our guests’ expectations and to provide them with the Nando’s experience.

Food Runner/Server:
Food Runners are vital to providing the Nando’s experience. Food Runners ensure that food reaches the correct guest in a timely manner. Food Runners transport food orders from the kitchen to the appropriate table and announce the food to the guest. Food Runners keep a smile on their face while they clean, set and re-set tables continuously, assuming responsibility for station, tables and side duties. Runners work with our team to exceed our guests’ expectations and to provide the Nando’s experience.

Minimum requirements and expectations:

• Ability to take direction and to work in a team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge
• Knowledge and comprehension of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Basic English language and professional communication skills are required

Physical Requirements:

• Able to independently lift to 15lbs for an extended period
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs with food items and dishes throughout your shift
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Hand-eye coordination
• Reaching, bending twisting, stooping
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting overhead
• Must be able to climb stairs in restaurants that have multiple levels

Nando's North America 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person