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Job Description Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Puttshack USA opened its first location in 2021 as an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game while also serving world-class food and full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun – and doing something fun – together. Position Summary: Puttshack is looking to attract a diverse team of fun hospitality associates who care deeply about creating an elevated, one-of-a-kind guest experience. The Reception position is responsible for greeting guests with a warm welcome, guiding the guest safely into and throughout the venue, checking in reservations, seating guests within the venue to dine, and guiding guests through the fun and excitement of the Puttshack experience. Your energy and enthusiasm as you interact with our guests help set the tone for an amazing experience. Schedule/Hours: Our venues are open 7 days/week, typically from 11am-1am with some variations. While we will do our best to accommodate scheduling preferences, they may not always be guaranteed, and we value flexibility. All positions within our venue are variable schedules, meaning a typical work schedule may be anywhere between 15 and 30 hours on a weekly basis depending on business needs and individual availability. Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: • Bring your 'A' Game each and every day, • Greet guests with positive energy and get them excited to play, • Assist with general cleanliness of the reception, cloakroom, and guest services area, • Assist guests with checking in their belongings to the cloakroom, • Assist guests with gameplay check in at the kiosks, • Guide guests to seating areas and deliver menus, • Answer questions and address any issues with a friendly demeanor, • Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures, • Take direction and be a team player, • Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Associate Handbook, • Other projects or duties as assigned, including but not limited to side-work, opening, and closing duties. Required Skills and Experience: • Must be 18+ years of age to apply, • Prior experience in hospitality, customer service, or related field, • High standards of guest service, • Good communication skills and ability to problem solve, • Friendly and upbeat demeanor when interacting with guests and team members, • Safely and effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the venue, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces, • Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, and occasionally move and lift up to 30 pounds., • Work in confined, crowded space with high noise levels and various temperature levels We have a guest service mindset and treat our associates the same way, offering our eligible full-time associates: • Competitive pay, • Health/dental/vision coverage, • 401(k) matching, • Life Insurance, • PTO, • Associate discounts - FREE mini golf and 50% off meals Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary by location or position. Some of the above benefits are immediately available to our part-time or variable time associates, whereas others become available after completing initial employment periods. Please consult with the hiring team for more details. At the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, Puttshack is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions.

Job Description Food & Beverage Manager Location: Naperville, IL Salary: $60K - $70K The Food & Beverage Manager plays a key role in overseeing all aspects of food and beverage operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth daily operations. This position collaborates with the management team to handle associate relations, recruitment, training, purchasing, inventory, payroll, and front-of-house operations across multiple dining outlets, including in-room dining, restaurants, lounges, and cafes. The ideal candidate is hands-on, present during peak service times, and works closely with senior leadership to develop a high-performing team while maintaining operational excellence. Key Responsibilities • Lead pre-shift and departmental meetings to align teams on daily goals., • Oversee daily operations, including opening and closing procedures., • Manage staff schedules, ensuring compliance with meal break standards., • Review and edit timecards, track attendance, and manage payroll processes., • Prepare daily tip share and end-of-shift reports., • Ensure proper cash handling procedures are followed and conduct end-of-shift reconciliations., • Communicate effectively with leadership and team members to ensure smooth operations., • Complete assigned projects on time and provide progress updates to leadership., • Uphold brand standards and ensure consistent service quality., • Monitor labor and inventory to align with budgetary goals., • Conduct ongoing training programs for new and existing team members., • Assist with planning and executing special events., • Ensure food quality and consistency meet high standards., • Support recruitment, staffing, performance management, and scheduling efforts., • Provide real-time feedback and coaching to associates., • Foster a positive, empowering, and productive work environment., • Train new hires and existing staff on role expectations and responsibilities., • Promote all facilities and services to guests in a positive manner., • Maintain strong working relationships with all departments., • Investigate and resolve guest complaints promptly and professionally., • Enforce company policies and procedures consistently., • Be fully knowledgeable of emergency procedures, including fire, weather, and medical situations., • Work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Qualifications Education • College degree or equivalent work experience., • BASSET and Food Handler certifications required., • ServSafe Manager and Allergen certifications preferred. Experience • 1-2 years of management experience in a similar food and beverage environment., • Previous experience in a luxury hospitality setting is preferred., • Familiarity with Micros Simphony is strongly preferred. Skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills., • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities., • Proven ability to manage and motivate teams at all levels., • Proficient in computer systems, including Micros., • Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented., • Professional appearance and demeanor., • Passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences., • Flexible availability and reliability. If interested in this position, please send your resume to

Job DescriptionDescription: The job descriptions have been created and utilized from International House of Pancakes, Inc. (IHOP Corporation) Standard Operating Procedures and utilized by this franchise organization. As a Host or Hostess, you will be responsible for greeting guests and seating them promptly, cheerfully and courteously. Duties of this position include, seating guests, answering the phone, taking, entering and packaging To-Go orders. A qualified applicant must have good communication skills, able to lift 25-50 pounds, stand for up to 8 hours, occasionally use motion which entails pushing, pulling, stretching and continuous bilateral use of fingers and wrists. The above is not an all-inclusive job description. Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following: • Greet customers timely as they enter the restaurant, escort, and seat them as soon as a table/booth is available., • Opens door for guests arriving and departing., • Accommodate any special needs of guests, i.e., boosters, highchairs, disabilities., • Process To-Go and Delivery Orders, • Providing menu recommendations and additional information., • Upselling additional products when appropriate., • Taking orders using software, order slips, or by memorization., • Communicating order details to the kitchen staff., • Delivering food and beverages in a timely fashion to outside guests., • Delivering checks and collecting bill payments., • Clear, clean, manicure, re-set tables, clean chairs, booths, and floors., • Providing exceptional customer experience., • Develop and maintain professional and functional working relationships with IHOP employees and customers., • Perform Food Safety Evaluations (FSE), LTO Training, A/B Status, Operations Excellence (OE), Health Department Inspections (HDI) per the IHOP SOP., • Execute the Guest Relations for NGC – Normalized Guest Complaints Index per the IHOP SOP to ensure the quality guest experience., • Handle guest complaints in a timely manner, inquire about the quality of the dining experience, thank customers and invite them to return., • Handle cash in an accurate and responsible manner., • Answer the telephone, take messages, and take and complete “To-Go”/Curbside orders., • Maintain guest checks, voids, and discounts., • Maintain a waiting list, if necessary., • Rotate station seating to ensure the quality of guest service. If applicable, make floor chart., • Check restrooms hourly to ensure proper stock levels and cleanliness., • Perform all cleaning duties according to posted cleaning charts., • Comply with IHOP uniform and appearance standards per the IHOP SOP guidelines., • Perform other assignments or tasks as assigned by the General Manager, Assistant Manager, or acting supervisor. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements: • Prior experience as a host is a plus., • Must showcase teamwork and communication skills., • Must be able to handle money transactions responsibly., • Must be able to multitask and act quickly., • Must be flexible and ready to work in shifts. To provide this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is required to frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Job Description Canonical is hiring a software engineer to join the Server Certification team. The Certification team develops Python based testing tools used to test Ubuntu Server on the latest enterprise hardware ensuring Ubuntu users have the best experience with their hardware. We work at the interface of hardware and software, so the ideal candidate is a Python developer with a problem solving mindset, familiar with hardware. Server Certification team represents Canonical to our datacenter hardware partners. We work together with silicon companies, OEMs, ODMs and teams within Canonical to ensure a smooth, secure out of the box Ubuntu experience, with success in this role leading to a great Ubuntu experience being offered on more and more devices. We focus on the interaction between server hardware and Ubuntu Linux, so the ideal candidate has software development experience and a good understanding of configuring and troubleshooting server hardware running Linux. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to have a meaningful impact on the adoption of Linux on enterprise server hardware across multiple industries. Canonical offers a fun, fast-paced team environment and a career full of learning and development opportunities. This team is centered in North and South American time zones. What you'll do • Contribute to Canonical's open source testing tools such as Checkbox and Testflinger., • Troubleshoot issues related to hardware compatibility, functionality, and performance., • Technically support Canonical's hardware partners in their hardware certification efforts., • Educate the partner about Canonical's tools, processes, and product roadmaps., • Support Canonical's internal teams on customer deployments of Canonical's suite of Datacenter and Cloud products that utilize the partner's hardware., • Work from home with global travel 2 to 4 times per year for internal and external events.Who you are, • You have a good knowledge of Python and shell scripting., • You have knowledge of server-class hardware., • You know your way around Ubuntu, virtualization, and cloud computing concepts., • You are confident in a customer-facing role.Desired skills and experience, • Experience with test automation tools for validating hardware compatibility., • Knowledge of CI/CD concepts. #LI-REMOTE

Job Description Grafton Winery & Brewhaus Shift Manager Position We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated shift manager to join our team. This role is central to the success of our business, and we are looking for a leader who can efficiently manage our operations and staff during their shift. Duties & Responsibilities: • Supervise and coordinate staff activities, • Ensure smooth operations and high-quality customer service, • Manage employee schedules and assign tasks, • Handle customer complaints and resolve issues promptly, • Monitor inventory levels and place orders as needed, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, • Train and mentor new employees, • Implement and enforce company policies and procedures, • Assist in hiring and performance evaluations of staff, • Manage cash handling and end-of-shift reconciliations You are experienced in a supervisory role, can lead and motivate a team, are customer-focused, organized, and detail-oriented. You have excellent communication skills, can adapt to flexible hours, and have the ability to handle unexpected situations. At Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, we value strong leadership and empower our managers to make decisions. We prioritize both employee satisfaction and customer experience. Our team meetings focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement. We provide ongoing training and support to help you succeed in your role. Additional Competencies: • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities, • Strong decision-making skills and ability to work under pressure, • Proficiency in point-of-sale systems and basic computer applications, • Strong conflict-resolution and team-building skills, • Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment, • Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities

Job Description TopView Sightseeing creates one-of-a-kind experiences by land and sea for tourists and locals around the world. Currently operating in NYC, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Atlanta, Houston, London, and expanding operations in years to come. We have experienced rapid expansion over the past decade and to further the growth, we are looking for highly ambitious professionals to join our Tea Around Town Chicago experience About our Server/Brand Ambassador position: We are currently hiring team members in the dual role of BOTH Server AND Brand Ambassador at Tea Around Town Chicago! Prospective team members should be willing to perform both roles. Professional food service, customer service and hospitality backgrounds are STRONGLY preferred Please see BOTH Server AND Brand Ambassador descriptions, responsibilities and requirements below: Server Description: As a Server at Tea Around Town Dallas, you'll be responsible for all aspects of Tea service aboard our unmistakable Tea Around Town bus. Your role will be to organize and keep track of necessary materials onboard, to maintain CLEAR communication with our kitchen and bus operations teams, to greet, engage with, and serve our guests, and clean and reset the bus for multiple trips a day to ensure efficient and organized turnover. Server Responsibilities: • Greet and seat guests in a friendly and welcoming manner, • Offer the entirety of our tea menu throughout the course of the tour, • Provide menu recommendations and answer any questions about the menu accurately and efficiently, • Ensure guest satisfaction by engaging with our visitors throughout their dining experience, • Clear tables and reset them completely and efficiently to prepare for next guests and multiple trips/day, • Previous experience in the hospitality or food service industry is strongly preferred, • Knowledge of culinary terminology and food preparation techniques is beneficial, • Exemplary time management skills to prioritize and manage tasks effectively, • Excellent customer service skills to provide a positive dining experience for guests, • Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment while maintaining attention to detail Brand Ambassador Responsibilities: • Welcoming guests in a polite and friendly manner., • Checking and scanning guests' tickets and directing guests to the bus., • Informing guests about departure times, location of stops, and other needed information., • Collect guest information to assist in resolving customer service-related issues and concerns, • Coordinate with and support colleagues, bus operators, dispatchers, and managers to execute the day-to-day operations, • Be responsible for company equipment., • Promote a culture of positivity, • Monitor the safety of employees and guests., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with guests, • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with customers and colleagues., • Enthusiastic and outgoing personality, with a passion for travel, tourism, and exploring new destinations., • Knowledge of Chicago, IL attractions, landmarks, and tourist hotspots is strongly preferred., • Prior experience in customer service, hospitality and marketing is advantageous but not required. Scheduling: Must be able to work weekends and holidays Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week Benefits: • 10 hour shift, • 8 hour shift, • Day shift Join us as a Server/Brand Ambassador for Tea Around Town with TopView Sightseeing, and play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable travel experiences for Chicago visitors and locals! Powered by JazzHR Uat8wS79iS