Café & Bar Attendant

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The Mather (Evanston, IL) · The Mather (Evanston · United States

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Full-time
Food & Beverage - Restaurants

Job description

We are seeking a Café & Bar Attendant to provide pleasurable dining experiences by ensuring professional, timely, food and beverage service to residents, family members, guests, and/or staff according to established dining standards. Ensures that all food sanitation guidelines are being met. Continuously work towards making an environment that functions smoothly.

This is a Full-Time position scheduled Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday availability required as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Welcomes all residents and guests with a warm and friendly greeting
Assures accuracy of food orders and serves food in a safe, sanitary, timely manner.
Suggests and describes food and beverage offerings from the menu.
Expected to work with an espresso machine, and ensure quality products are produced.
Prepares alcoholic cocktails from recipes, serves alcoholic beverages.
Provides table service for beverage and food orders. Follows sequence of service standards.
Retrieves ingredients and prepares food items for service.
Promptly and accurately closes out checks throughout the day via our Point of Sales System.
Maintains a neat and orderly appearance in Georgian Lounge.
Responsible for bussing and following table setting standards.
Completes related tasks and side work as assigned.
Demonstrates a positive, respectful, and professional team approach and communicates effectively with residents, peers, and managers.
Consistently communicates resident and guest's concerns to supervisors and/or management.
Assists in maintaining and achieving departmental sanitation standards and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

Good interaction and communication skills.
The ability to communicate courteously, professionally and politely is required.
Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
English language proficiency
Illinois Food Handlers and TIPS/BASSETT certification will be required prior to the start of employment.

The hourly base wage range provided is a good faith estimate of what Mather reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting. The actual hourly rate offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, certifications, years of experience, geographic location, and current market conditions. At Mather, we are committed to being inclusive, resilient, bold, and impactful—and that includes offering a total rewards experience designed to support our team members. This position may be eligible to participate in Mather’s benefit plan and the Team Member Appreciation Fund, if applicable. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on employment status and hours worked per pay period. Participation in the Team member Appreciation Fund is not guaranteed and may vary based on factors such as hire date and program eligibility requirements. All benefits are subject to change without notice.

Hourly Pay Range

$19—$21 USD

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.