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Position Title Department Reports to Server Front of House Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 10 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Bartender Front of House Manager/Bar Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☐ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Busser Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☐ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1/2023 Position ...

CASHIER

Cicero, IL

$13 - $16/hr

Position Title Department Reports to Cashier Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1/2023 Position ...

Position Title Department Reports to Server Front of House Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 10 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Bartender Front of House Manager/Bar Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☐ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Server

Lisle, IL

$8.40 - $10.40/hr

Position Title Department Reports to Server Front of House Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 10 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Bartender Front of House Manager/Bar Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☐ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Pizza Cook Back of House Kitchen Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Dishwasher Back of House Kitchen Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Server Front of House Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 10 ...

Cook

Chicago, IL

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Position Title Department Reports to Cook Back of House Kitchen Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1/2023 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Cashier Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1/2023 Position ...

Cashier

Lisle, IL

$11.50 - $15.75/hr

Position Title Department Reports to Cashier Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1/2023 Position ...

Position Title Department Reports to Bartender Front of House Manager/Bar Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☐ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Cook

Oak Lawn, IL

$15 - $20/hr

Position Title Department Reports to Cook Back of House Kitchen Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1/2023 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Pizza Cook Back of House Kitchen Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Position Title Department Reports to Host Front of House Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☐ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt [Effective Date ...

Position Title Department Reports to Dishwasher Back of House Kitchen Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1 ...

Cook

Chicago, IL

$15 - $17/hr

Position Title Department Reports to Cook Back of House Kitchen Manager Employment Status FLSA Status Effective Date ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt 11/1/2023 ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Paisans restaurant employee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paisans restaurant employee, you need strong customer service skills, basic food handling knowledge, and preferably prior experience in the food service industry. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food safety certifications, and order management software are often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure help employees stand out. These skills ensure smooth restaurant operations, high-quality customer experiences, and compliance with industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced when working as a server at Paisans, and how can they be managed?

Working as a server at Paisans can be fast-paced, especially during peak dining hours. Common challenges include managing multiple tables at once, handling special requests, and ensuring orders are accurate and timely. Effective communication with kitchen staff and coworkers is essential to provide excellent customer service. Staying organized and calm under pressure can help you succeed and provide guests with a positive dining experience.

What are 'Paisans'?

'Paisans' is an Italian-American slang term derived from 'paisano,' which means 'countryman' or 'fellow countryman' in Italian. In the U.S., the term is often used within Italian-American communities to refer to friends or people from the same background, sometimes affectionately and sometimes informally. It is not typically a formal job title, but might be used as a nickname, restaurant name, or to describe camaraderie among colleagues or friends. If you’re referring to a business or restaurant named 'Paisans,' it is likely an Italian-themed establishment. Always consider the context in which the term is used.

What is the difference between Paisans vs Cooks?

AspectPaisansCooks
CredentialsMay require food handling permits, culinary trainingTypically need culinary education or experience
Work EnvironmentAssist in kitchen, prep work, support rolesPrepare, cook, and present food
Industry UsageCommon in Italian restaurants, family-style eateriesWidespread across all restaurant types
Search & ComparisonOften compared for support roles in kitchensPrimary cooking staff

While both Paisans and Cooks work in restaurant kitchens, Paisans typically assist with prep and support tasks, whereas Cooks are responsible for preparing and cooking food. Understanding these roles helps clarify job expectations and career paths within the culinary industry.

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Infographic showing various Paisans job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, 69% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Description
Position Title
Department
Reports to
Server
Front of House
Front of House Manager
Employment Status
FLSA Status
Effective Date
☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☒ Part-Time
☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt
10/27/2023
Position Summary
Servers sell and serve food and drinks in a professional manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Serving 3-4 tables, as determined by management
  • Maintaining complete knowledge of Restaurant’s food and beverage preparation
  • Selling alcohol and food items
  • Entering and completing customers’ orders on computer system; accepting different types of payment and making change
  • Interacting with guests in a friendly and fast manner; ensuring guests’ complete satisfaction and exceeding their expectations
  • Maintaining specific side-work and ensuring the total cleanliness and smooth operation of the restaurant
  • Clearing and resetting tables
  • Checking identification of guests to ensure they are of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages; refusing to serve beverages in a polite manner to guests who are not of legal age
  • Observing guests’ behavior once they have consumed alcoholic beverages, counting number of drinks served, and offering a taxi if you feel they should not drive; asking a manager for help with disorderly customers as needed
  • Reporting to work in a neat and clean uniform; maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy
  • Performing other duties as directed
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Ability to pass Responsible Service of Alcohol Test with a score of 90% or better
  • State alcohol server license and food handler’s card required
  • Basic mathematical skills; ability to make change
  • Basic reading and writing skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Multi-task oriented
  • Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
  • Must be able to suggestively sell food and beverage items
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is standing the entire shift. The employee frequently reaches, bends, stoops, lifts, shakes, stirs, pours, carries and pushes. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls in repetitive motions. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and carries tubs and cases weighing up to 75 pounds. The employee must frequently communicate with expediters and servers and read orders on tickets. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazards including, but not limited to cuts from knives, slipping, tripping, falls and burns; frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity, extreme cold; frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, seafood and produce items and frequent washing of hands.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.