Steward- Esquire by Cooper's Hawk

58 E. Oak Street

Chicago, IL

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Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk values its Team Members by offering the following benefits*: • Competitive earning opportunities • Health and wellbeing offerings including: 2 medical insurance plans available through BCBS: PPO and High Deductible (with HSA), Dental insurance through BCBS, Wellness Program allows for significant savings on medical premiums, Vision insurance through VSP, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for both Health and Dependent Care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential & Matching 401K for Team Members at least 21 years of age. • Vacation Days • Discounts on dining, carry-out, retail and wine, and monthly dining allowance • CHarity Day (Community Give-Back!) • Complimentary uniforms • Incentive for Wine Club Memberships (i.e. cash, travel) • Flexible work schedule • Training and Development: Orientation and training provided for all positions, focus on internal growth and development; Opportunities for cross-training and advancement into management, specialty roles and/or New Restaurant Opening roles, eligible to apply for Annual Wine Education scholarships *Certain benefits are contingent upon additional terms, other restrictions and various eligibility requirements. As a member of the Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk team, the Steward is critical to the success of the company and plays an integral role in maintaining a clean, well-organized kitchen that maximizes manager and Team Member efficiency. The Steward is responsible for the overall execution of certain processes related to product lifecycle. Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Identify and prioritize prep needs and provide recommendations for Kitchen Manager approval. • Responsible for ensuring receiving process is properly executed for food, wine, beer, liquor, retail, non-alcoholic beverages, Wasserstrom, and linens. • Responsible for ensuring the organization of walk-in coolers/freezers, dry storage, beer cooler, and wine storage meets Cooper’s Hawk standards. • Oversee and assist with the cleaning and sanitation of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas. • Generate orders for food, wine, beer, liquor, retail, non-alcoholic beverages, Wasserstrom and chemicals. • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk kitchen team and daily operations. • Continuously improve food storage and product lifecycle knowledge. • Communicate with team members and management in a timely and professional manner to ensure a memorable Guest experience. • Maintain professional relationships with all managers and team members. • Follow departmental checklists and standard operating procedures. • Maintain a professional image at all times by adhering to all appearance and behavior guidelines in the employee handbook. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Must represent Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk Vision and Values • Must be at least 21 years old • A minimum of 6 months experience in upscale casual dining or an equivalent service environment required • Hard-working, team player • Basic knowledge of food quality and storage and the product life cycle • Strong organizational skills • Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds • Ability to exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 6 hours in length • Ability to work within the following conditions: wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure • Must follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures • Must be able to read, write and understand English • Ability to follow instructions • Ability to perform essential functions to Cooper’s Hawk standards with reasonable accommodation • Ability to communicate clearly with managers and team members
Please know, we are adhering to the recommendations of the CDC and local public health authorities. We are fully committed to the safety and well-being of our guests and team members. In addition to our current industry-leading health and safety practices, we have added additional measures to promote a safe and clean experience for our valued guests, employees, and the community at large.