Service Assistant

Description

Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG), based in Fulton Market, is seeking talented Service Assistants for CRG’s newest restaurant, Dimmi Dimmi, nestled in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The restaurant features 75 seats inside, with an additional 40 seats outside during patio season next summer. 

With Dimmi Dimmi, CRG is reimagining the iconic neighborhood Italian spot with bold red-sauce staples, classic cocktails, and a warm, buzzing vibe. It’s where timeless tradition meets modern energy, brought to life with heartfelt hospitality and moments made to share. 

Our exceptional culinary team led by Executive Chef Matthew Eckfeld, who honed his expertise in Italian cuisine at New York’s celebrated Carbone and other iconic Major Food Group restaurants. Our pastry program is guided by consultant Casey Doody, a French Pastry School alum and former Director of Pastry at the renowned Boka Group. 

We’re looking for team members that share our passion for heartfelt hospitality, value collaboration, and thrive in creating a team environment where guests and employees alike feel appreciated and inspired.  

If you’re ready to be part of something special, to grow, lead, and help write the next chapter of the CRG story, we’d love to connect with you. 

Service Assistant Responsibilities:

• Bringing glassware up and down stairs from the dish area
• Assisting the bar in restocking
• Helping to put away orders and organize storage areas and the liquor cage
• Assisting the dining room in restocking, including water pitchers, silverware, and glassware
• Polishing silverware and glassware
• Facilitate carry out, including packaging food orders, working with Door Dash drivers and ensuring orders are correct
• Assisting with any guest request or needs
• Helping to clear tables and run food when needed
• Cleaning bar, dining room and/or kitchen areas as needed
• Assist with restocking restrooms
• Opening and closing duties

The preceding reflects management’s definition of essential functions for the Service Assistant position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons. 

Service Assistant Benefits

• $18/hr plus tips (averages an additional $10-$14/hr) 
• Generous Paid Vacation (earn immediately, up to 40 hours in your first year) 
• Paid Sick Leave 
• Premium holiday pay  
• Dining Discount and Family Meal 
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurances (must average 30 hrs/week) 
• Free supplemental health benefit program (telehealth, EAP, Rx) 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Critical Accident Insurances Offered 
• Naturalization Exam Reimbursement 
• Referral Program Bonus 
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits 
• Chicago Athletic Clubs discount