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Haidilao Hot Pot

Server

Chicago, IL

$16.60 - $40/hr

Provides employees discounts to dine at all 1500+ Haidilao Hot Pot locations globally * Provides on ... Provides Birthday gift and celebration The Server provides table service to restaurant patrons by ...

Haidilao Hot Pot

Server

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60 - $40/hr

Provides employees discounts to dine at all 1500+ Haidilao Hot Pot locations globally * Provides on ... Provides Birthday gift and celebration The Server provides table service to restaurant patrons by ...

CSC Generation

Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$21 - $22.34/hr

... hot surfaces, temperature variations, various food allergens both physical and airborne ... Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this at any time without notice. The CSC family of ...

CSC Generation

Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.75 - $22.75/hr

... hot surfaces, temperature variations, various food allergens both physical and airborne ... Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this at any time without notice. The CSC family of ...

Haidilao Hot Pot

Host（Mandarin&English）

Chicago, IL

$16.60 - $40/hr

Provides employees discounts to dine at all 1500+ Haidilao Hot Pot locations globally * Provides on ... Notifies party when table comes available. * Providing guests with menus and answering any initial ...

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What is the difference between Hot Table vs Cold Table?

AspectHot TableCold Table
Primary UseServing hot dishes, main courses, and freshly prepared foodsServing cold dishes, salads, desserts, and appetizers
Work EnvironmentKitchen or food service area, often near cooking stationsDining area or buffet setup, often in catering or banquet settings
Required CredentialsFood safety certification, culinary skillsFood safety certification, culinary knowledge
Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesBanquets, catering, event services

Hot Tables and Cold Tables are both essential in food service but serve different purposes. Hot Tables are used to keep cooked dishes warm, while Cold Tables display and serve cold foods. Understanding these differences helps in selecting the right setup for specific dining or catering needs.

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Server

Haidilao Hot Pot

Chicago, IL

$16.60 - $40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Benefits:

  • Provides employees discounts to dine at all 1500+ Haidilao Hot Pot locations globally
  • Provides on-site staff meal
  • Provides medical insurance to qualified full-time employees
  • Provides 401k match to qualified employees
  • Provides Birthday gift and celebration

The Server provides table service to restaurant patrons by taking orders for food and beverages, delivering orders to the table, and ensuring that patrons have a pleasant dining experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, carry, deliver and/or serve items weighing up to 20-40 pounds throughout an eight-hour shift
  • Ability to balance serving tray when transferring for food order
  • Ability to stand and walk continually throughout an eight-hour shift
  • Ability to bend, stoop and reach for products and items
  • Ability to work to various temperature environment, for example low temperature in the refrigerator and high temperature in the cooking area
  • Ability to work in loud areas, for example, the music for special performance and/or loud noise from the dishwasher machine
  • Visual acuity to see restaurant menus, take customer orders, review customer bills and smoothly navigate dining room, kitchen and other facility areas
  • Ability to attend work as scheduled, working various schedules and shifts throughout normal business hours

Education / Qualifications:

  • California Food Handler Certificate
  • Previous server experience is preferred
  • Fluent in English / Preferred languages: Mandarin and Spanish

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all guests are greeted in a timely, friendly, and professional manner
  • Ensure the table is clean and that utensils, napkins, and other needs have been provided and anticipate guest's needs prior to them asking
  • Maintain in-depth menu knowledge to answer questions and make order suggestions and ensure customers are able to navigate the menu system
  • Deliver food, beverages, condiments and other as requested by customers
  • Ensures that food is prepared correctly and to customers satisfaction; returns incorrect or improperly cooked orders to kitchen
  • Provide relevant and exceptional service to customers to ensure their satisfaction
  • Be a team player, assisting co-workers whenever needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Prepares customers checks and collects payments.
  • Assists with other restaurant tasks such as cleaning the dining area and preparing silverware and condiments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Hardworking, professional dedication, strong interpersonal communication skills, and strong teamwork spirit
  • Well-organized with ability to take and place food and beverage orders accurately
  • Ability to operate point-of-sale systems
  • Obtain the California Food Handler Certificate

Founded in 1994, Haidilao has become an internationally renowned hotpot brand and catering giant with over 20 years' development.
By the end of June 30, 2020, Haidilao had opened 935 chain restaurants in China, Singapore, the U.S., South Korea, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Australia.
Over the years, Haidilao has withstood the challenges of the market as well as customers, and has successfully forged a quality hot pot brand that has earned a reputation for itself. Haidilao combines kinds of characteristics of hot pot in many places of China. As a large-scale chain catering enterprise with operations all over the world, Haidilao adheres to integrity in business. It gives the highest priority to continuously improving the quality and safety of its food products, providing more thoughtful services to its customers while delivering healthier, safer and more nutritious food.

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