- Company: Mendocino Farms
- Location: Chicago, Cook County
- Salary: $35,360–$45,760/yr
- Part Time
- Chicago, Cook County
- $35,360–$45,760/yr
- Apply on company site
- $35,360–$45,760/yr
Mendocino Farms at a glance
mendocinofarms.comSEC filings mentioning "Mendocino Farms": 89 — search EDGAR
Private funding round disclosed to the SEC: $4.8M offering (filed 2012-05-29) — Form D filing
1,079 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
2,372 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Join Mendocino Farms as a Restaurant Team Member - Front of House in Chicago, Cook County. This part-time position offers the opportunity to create genuine moments of hospitality while earning $17.00–$22.00 per hour, including tips, in a fast-casual dining environment where guest happiness is the mission.
About the Role
At Mendocino Farms, we're committed to something beyond serving great sandwiches and salads—we're in the business of creating happiness. As a front of house team member, you're central to that philosophy, delivering warmth and attentiveness throughout every guest's visit.
What You'll Do
- Welcome and seat guests with genuine hospitality
- Take accurate orders while answering questions about menu items and recommendations
- Guide guests through menu selections, highlighting options that match their preferences
- Deliver food and beverages to tables with speed and care
- Clear tables and reset dining spaces promptly during service
- Plate and present meals with attention to detail and presentation
- Resolve guest concerns with patience and a solution-focused approach
- Support the kitchen and team to maintain smooth, efficient service
What We're Looking For
- Authentic enthusiasm for hospitality and making people feel valued
- Clear communication skills and comfort interacting with diverse guests
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Reliable, detail-oriented approach to service and cleanliness
- Flexibility and openness to learning and growing with our team
- Restaurant experience is not required—strong attitude beats prior experience
About Mendocino Farms
Mendocino Farms is a restaurant dedicated to quality food and exceptional service. We believe every guest interaction is a chance to deliver real happiness, whether through thoughtfully prepared meals, genuine care, or the simple act of making someone feel genuinely welcome.
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- Mendocino Farms Celebrates Store Opening No. 100 - Yahoo Finance
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- MENDOCINO FARMS LAUNCHES SUMMER MENU IN ANTICIPATION OF 100TH STORE MILESTONE - PR Newswire
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Illinois is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area. Its capital city is Springfield in the center of the state, a
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Illinois: 0.0% below the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Cook County: $81,797 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Average commute time in Cook County: 32 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Nearby history: Studebaker Building, listed 1975 (74m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 59°F / low 44°F year-round (summers around 82°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable (19.2/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,581/mo (1BR) · $1,781/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 193m (633 ft)
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- Role RESTAURANT TEAM MEMBER – FRONT OF HOUSE
- Employer Mendocino Farms
- Location Chicago, Cook County
- Type Part Time
- Pay (from listing) $35,360–$45,760/yr
- Posted June 1, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (297 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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