Mercadito is hiring front-of-house and back-of-house team members for both of our Chicago locations: Mercadito River North (108 W. Kinzie St) and our new Mercadito Lincoln Park (2423 N Lincoln Ave, opening April).
Mercadito is an upscale, high-energy Mexican restaurant known for locally sourced ingredients, made-from-scratch execution, and hospitality-driven service. Our menu features bold, authentic flavors—seasonal guacamoles, scratch-made salsas, chef-driven plates, and a tequila-forward cocktail program—served in a lively, high-volume environment.
Hiring TimelineWith the Lincoln Park opening approaching, we plan to begin onboarding team members in March to support Mercadito River North and help build the opening team for Mercadito Lincoln Park.
Positions We’re Hiring Front of House (FOH)Servers
Bartenders
Hosts
Bussers / Food Runners / Server Assistants
Line Cooks
Prep Cooks
Dishwashers / Utility
Expo / Kitchen Support (as applicable)
(Applicants may be considered for River North, Lincoln Park, or both based on experience and availability.)
Essential Functions (All Roles)Deliver a consistently high standard of execution in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Maintain professionalism, urgency, and attention to detail throughout each shift
Communicate clearly with teammates and leadership to support smooth service
Follow all safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
Work a variety of hours, days, and shifts, including weekends and peak periods
Stand/walk for the duration of a shift and move safely through all work areas
Lift/move items up to 10 lbs regularly, up to 25 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs occasionally
Provide warm, confident hospitality and guide guests through the menu
Support allergy and dietary accommodations using established procedures
Follow steps of service, pacing standards, and table maintenance expectations
Accurately enter orders and process payments using POS systems
Maintain cleanliness of guest areas, stations, and service tools
Use menu knowledge and suggestive selling to enhance the guest experience
Execute recipes and prep standards with consistency, speed, and cleanliness
Maintain station organization, mise en place, and proper labeling/storage
Support service with strong communication, timing, and teamwork
Follow food safety standards including temperature control, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention
Receive, rotate, and store product properly; minimize waste and protect quality
Maintain clean equipment, work surfaces, and back-of-house areas throughout the shift
Prepare and serve beverages to recipe and presentation standards
Stock/restock bar areas and maintain cleanliness of stations and glassware
Follow responsible alcohol service practices and complete alcohol awareness training
Maintain strong teamwork and communication across FOH and BOH
Follow all policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook
Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Compensation: Hourly ($12.62) plus tips (tips apply to tipped roles)
Benefits & Perks: Dining discounts
Strong work ethic and reliability
Attention to detail and consistency
Ability to multi-task and stay organized under pressure
Clear communication and teamwork
Hospitality mindset (FOH)
Knife skills / station execution / prep fundamentals (BOH, as applicable)
POS familiarity (FOH, preferred)
Food safety and sanitation knowledge (all roles)
Front of House Staff • Chicago, IL, US
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