LEAD LINE COOKS

uncommon ground - Lakeview
Uncommon Ground, Lakeview is currently hiring lead line cooks for our brunch/lunch and dinner service.  Uncommon Ground is a GRA certified four star “green” restaurant with a sustainable, local, and organic philosophy.  The ideal candidate understands these ideals, has a passion for cooking and creating food shaped by these standards, and the desire to further develop their culinary skills and professional experience.  Individuals must have three or more years of kitchen experience, along with substantial supervisory experience. Resumes will be accepted via email only. Please submit all resumes, along with cover letter, to corey@uncommonground.com.  No phone calls please.


RESTAURANT MANAGER INTERNSHIP:

uncommon ground - Edgewater

Mission:  Develop a comprehensive understanding of Uncommon Ground’s mission & goals along with the day to day running of the restaurant.  Become familiar with each manager’s different duties that contribute to the success of the business.


Job Duties:


-Train through all FOH positions, complete appropriate service tests to fully understand the daily work of every service position


-Become a pillar of strength & constant presence at the host stand to ensure a smooth shift & consistent welcome to guests.


-Effectively motivate & coach staff to improve knowledge & skill.  Ensure that all service standards are being met on a day to day basis.


-Assist managers in the running of a smooth & efficient floor.


-Assist managers in daily upkeep & maintenance of restaurant.


- Attend weekly managers meetings & contribute ideas on better systems, training education & service.

-Learn proper opening procedures & AM checkout responsibilities.


-Assist managers in weekly ordering & monthly inventories


-Learn proper closing procedures & PM checkout responsibilities.

 

The ideal candidate will be in school or recently graduated and looking for an entrance into the world of hospitality management. This is a special opportunity to work at a regonized and award winning restaurant in an entry level management role. Please submit a cover letter and resume, as well as, any school requirements to travis@uncommonground.com


LINE COOKS --

uncommon ground - EDGEWATER

uncommon ground is looking for experienced line cooks. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of sautee, grill or pantry experience. Must have Friday, Saturday and Sunday availability. If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume along with references to Travis@uncommonground.com.
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS. Pay commensurate with experience.

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SERVICE STAFF -

uncommon ground - EDGEWATER

uncommon ground is searching for talented, service oriented individuals to come on board with our crew as we get ready for summer.

  • We are looking for hostesses and servers with relevant restaurant experience. The ideal candidate will have worked for a lunch/dinner business with medium to high volume that and is used to dealing with moderate level beer/wine/liquor service and routinely changing food menus.

  • Our best team members distribute the following characteristics: customer service adept, hard working, energetic, outgoing, calm, detail oriented, sales oriented and looking to make money.

Please provide a short cover letter displaying why you think you would be great fit or describing an experience that would prove this, as well as a resume to travis@uncommonground.com. We are looking to book interviews immediately so please provide some times that would be ideal for you as well.


AWARD WINNING LOCATION!
1401 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
773-465-9801

Ranked #1 Green Restaurant in America - Green Restaurant Association
"The Nation's First Certified Organic Rooftop Farm" - M.O.S.A.
Recipient of the Governor's Sustainability Award 2010, 2011
Recipient of the Mayor's Landscape Awards 2009, 2010, 2011
"Best New Restaurants" - Chicago Magazine May, 2008
"Best New Breakfast Spot" - Time Out Chicago 2008


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ABOUT
uncommon ground an independently owned & operated restaurant located in Historic Edgewater, Chicago,  is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner daily and features contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. The bar features famous house-infused organic cocktails, a selection of local craft beers and an eclectic American wine list.  Enjoy a tree-lined outdoor caf� in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplaces in the winter.  National music acts perform nightly in an intimate acoustic listening room while art openings feature local Chicago artists.

AWARDS & PRESS
Uncommon Ground is now the GREENEST RESTAURANT IN AMERICA!

Michael Osman, Green Restaurant Association 2011

Best New Restaurants

Chicago Magazine 2008

First Certified Organic Roof Top Farm in the Country

M.O.S.A. 2008

Recipient of the Governor

Sustainability Award 2010 & 2011

Winner of the Mayor Landscape Award, City of Chicago 2009, 2010 & 2011

Winner of the prestigious USGBC Environ-motion Award March, 2009

Best New Breakfast SpotTime Out Chicago


Additional Information

Uncommon ground donates the restaurants used fryer oil to the Loyola University Bio-Diesel program.

100% of all wood products in the restaurant were produced using timber from fallen trees in Jackson Park.

5 Solar-Thermal panels help heat the restaurants water.