Careers

You are our first impression and the last impression, we need you to make it count.

• Greet and seat guests with a smile on your face.
• Answer front desk phones in a courteous manner.
• Take reservations.
• Engage in friendly conversation.
• Refill guests coffees.
• Communicate special requests/those celebrating special occasions to other staff at check in.
• Acknowledge guests as they exit the restaurant.
• Willingly assisting other team members without being asked.
• Check tables to ensure guests positive experience.
• Check bathrooms for cleanliness and stock.

Harvest Room is 170 seat, farm-to-table restaurant using ingredients from local farmers whenever possible. While working at Harvest Room, you will have the chance to work under acclaimed chef Jonathon Harootunian. He will help cultivate your skills and nurture your creativity. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and is a team player. Hard work and dedication is a must.

• Following prepared recipes accurately
• Ensuring proper portion control
• Getting prep work done in a timely manner
• Maintaining proper food prep & sanitation protocol
• Be prompt and passionate
• Cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen areas
• Following directions of Chef and management to detail
• Work as part of the team
• Punctual and consistent

Harvest Room is 170 seat, farm-to-table restaurant using ingredients from local farmers whenever possible. While working at Harvest Room, you will have the chance to work under acclaimed chef Jonathon Harootunian. He will help cultivate your skills and nurture your creativity. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and is a team player. Hard work and dedication is a must. AM cook must have previous breakfast experience.

• Prepare breakfast & lunch in a fast paced atmosphere
• Following prepared recipes accurately
• Ensuring proper portion control
• Getting prep work done in a timely manner
• Maintaining proper food prep & sanitation protocol
• Be prompt and passionate
• Cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen areas
• Following directions of Chef and management to detail
• Work as part of the team
• Punctual and consistent

Harvest Room is 170 seat, farm-to-table restaurant using ingredients from local farmers whenever possible. While working at Harvest Room, you will have the chance to work under acclaimed chef Jonathon Harootunian. He will help cultivate your skills and nurture your creativity. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and is a team player. Hard work and dedication is a must. PM cook should have previous experience; some culinary schooling is a plus; creativity and passion is a must.

• Fine detail to dinner plating
• Following prepared recipes accurately
• Ensuring proper portion control
• Getting prep work done in a timely manner
• Maintaining proper food prep & sanitation protocol
• Be prompt and passionate
• Cleaning equipment, utensils, and kitchen areas
• Following directions of Chef and management to detail
• Work as part of the team
• Punctual and consistent

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Our managers set the standard for service, and will train, support and coach our staff to ensure excellent results. Our managers help to set operational goals which will meet or exceed our cost center budgets, and then use current systems, schedules and tools to attain those goals.

The manager, along with the chef and owners is responsible for ensuring food quality, consistency and plate presentation, as well as maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary working environment. Our managers conduct daily line checks, manage expediting, and correct any food or beverage problems before they reach the guest.

Job Description:

• Leading our FOH team with a focus on collaboration and great service
• Bar & Beverage management
• Executing flawless customer satisfaction via hospitality management
• Maintain and nurture a positive working environment
• Managing/leading all FOH staff
• End of shift procedures
• Hands on training while working
• Employee evaluations
• Some expediting required

Required Skills:

• Must have strong leadership skills & a track record of success
• Must be able to think on your feet
• Resolve guest and staff issues efficiently
• Knowledge of restaurant POS systems
• Day to day FOH management operations
• Proficient at Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to open/close
• Must be available to work the evening shift 6 nights per week, open or close
• Must be reliable, dependable and motivated
• Embrace & support our commitment to natural products and foods

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years restaurant management experience in an upscale or fine-dining environment

Train under the wings of Executive Chef Jonathon Harootunian​, Chicago Tribune 3 star rated chef.  One thing Chef loves to do is to mentor passionate newcomers…to give back to the trade what was once given to him.  We are offering internships/externships at different times throughout the year.  So bring in your resume and ask for Chef Jon himself.

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited culinary school
• Must have passion for from scratch cooking
• Must be open and willing to learn new things
• Must have basic knife handling and food sanitary knowledge
• Must have food handler certificate

Harvest Room offers from scratch cocktails made with unique recipes and interesting spirits. We are looking for a bartender who has had experience with craft cocktails and takes pride in making everything from scratch. Will help to create at least 1 cocktail per month… we are looking for a motivated and creative person!! Previous experience with liquor inventory is a plus. Hourly wage starts at $9.00 plus tips

• must have up to date basset certification & food handlers certificate
• must be able to multitask and budget time well
• must be willing to work all shifts
• needs to work in a fast paced environment
• will be serving bar tables, so must be able to carry tray
• must be able to lift 20 pounds & stand on feet for 12 hours