{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e7558667636f98db026d0b2e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e7558667636f98db026d0b2e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e7558667636f98db026d0b2e","title":"Server","description":"Pizza Friendly Pizza is looking for a really good human, who is crazy about pizza, loves customer service, and is willing to learn new things!\n\nWe are a counter service restuarant that emphasises going above and beyond for our customers. Sevice doesn't end at the counter! It is the servers responsibilty to make sure the dining room remains clean and presentable and any side work for the day gets done.\nWhat you will do:\nInteract with customers and problem solve any issues that may arise\nCleaning up tables and dining room throughout the night\nReconcile cash drawer at the end of the night and pull out correct cash deposit\nCommunicate and work well with your other team members\nKeep the enviroment friendly!\nAbout the concept(Thank you TimeOut Chicago for so many great words)\nPFP was born from the pandemic, when two friends decided to shine some light on a very dark time. Inhabiting the former Bite Cafe space, Pizza Friendly Pizza is a scrappy and hopeful collaboration between friends Noah Sandoval (Oriole, Kumiko, Kikko) and Bruce Finkelman, the managing partner of 16\" on Center (Empty Bottle, Bite Cafe). The two met long before the word \"coronavirus\" became part of our regular vocabulary, but it wasn't until they both had to temporarily shutter their businesses that the idea of working together became a possibility.\n\"On March 7, we were texting about a band that was playing at the Empty BottleNoahwas going to go and I was going to try to meet him there. And then on the 13th, we were talking about what the hell happened to our industry and how we were going to make do moving forward with both of our restaurants. On the 15th, I took a look at what this post-COVID dining scene was going to be,\" recalls Finkelman, who opened Bite Cafe in Ukrainian Village 28 years ago. \"I realized that the small restaurant would have significant trouble surviving. In thinking about trying to do something fun, my first text was to him, and we subsequently rode this text train to where we are today.\"\nOn Wednesday, July 29, the duo will open Pizza Friendly Pizza at 1039 N Western Avenue in the heart of Ukrainian Village. Finkelman and Sandoval say that the concept came together quickly yet meticulouslyand almost entirely over text. Together they mapped out Bite Cafe's evolution from a leisurely neighborhood diner to a grab-and-go pizzeria and sandwich shop that serves the community's current needs.\n\"Everything happens for a reason. I think the reason for doing this now is looking at where we are in this COVID dining world,\" Finkelman says. \"This partnership with Noah and I will be able to serve something that's a bit more fast-casual, but also, it's a really great plate of food, which I know is so important to both of us.\"\nUpon its highly anticipated debut, guests will be able to order at the walk-up window, which is located off of the alley behind the Empty Bottle; there are several tables and chairs set up for outdoor dining. The folks at 16\" on Center have reimagined Bite Cafe's interior to befit the new concept, pulling over inspiration from sister spot the Empty Bottle. Though it's not open for indoor service just yet, the dining room feels like an old-school tattoo shop, complete with hand-painted murals from Tre' Jorgensen,the creative director of 16\" on Center.\nLike its name suggests, the star of the menu is pizzamore specifically, thick Sicilian-style 'za available by the slice ($4.50) or the whole pie ($26.50). There are four varieties to choose from, including pepperoni and basil with aged parmesan as well as mushroom and Calabrian chili with burrata. Diners can make any slice a boozy combo for $10, which includes a can of Solemn Oath L klsch and a shot.\nFine-dining chef Sandoval says he worked tirelessly on the winning recipe, which requires a four- to five-day cold ferment and a 12-hour rise time in the pan. He phoned in pizza expertise from around the globe to get it just right, never settling on a subpar bake. \"I talked to some people who hooked me up with some other people, and it finally came down to this guy namedJohn Arena in Las Vegas (World Pizza Champions), and he's been virtually mentoring me for about a month now,\" Sandoval says.\nThe final product is decidedly Sicilian, whichsports a thick and bubbly crust that's anchored by crispy, caramelized edges. \"It looks like it's going to be this Chicago deep-dish, gut-bomb thing, but it's much more like a lightly cooked English muffin,\" Sandoval says.\nThere are also three stacked sandwiches to choose from: chicken parmesan, Italian cold cuts and rapini with taleggio, all priced between $12 and $14. Rounding out the food offerings are two salads as well as breadsticks served with vegan cheese sauce. On the beverage from, diners can quench their thirst with several craft sodas, red or white wine, a can of Solemn Oath klsch and pours of fernet. Bar vet Julia Momose (Kumiko) even contributed a spirit-free cocktail to the mix, dubbed the Pizzaberry Tonic, an aperitivo-style sipper that's imbued with basil, fennel, black peppercorns and Tasmanian pepperberries.\nFor both men, Pizza Friendly Pizza offers a glimmer of hope during an otherwise dismal time for the hospitality industry. For Sandoval, it's the opportunity to twist his fine-dining talents into something casual and fun; for Finkelman, it's the chance to breathe new life into a space he's held dear for nearly 30 years.\n\"Bite Cafe fed the communitythat's one of the things that I'm most proud about,\" Finkelman says. \"I was proud that it was a place in the neighborhood that people called home. When Pizza Friendly Pizza opens, it's important to Noah and myself that it continues to be that inclusive community space that it's always been. It's very important that that continues.\"\n21+\nYou must be responsible.\nYou must be willing to learn.\nYou must show up to work on time.\nYou must play nice with others.\nYou must be organized, neat, and effective.\nYou must not use yelling and screaming as a form of communication.\nYou will have at least 1 year of experience in this role or a similar position.","company":"Bite Cafe","rawCompany":"bite cafe","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:29:41.806Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-3031.00","title":"Waiters and Waitresses","slug":"waiters-and-waitresses"},{"code":"35-3023.00","title":"Fast Food and Counter Workers","slug":"fast-food-and-counter-workers"},{"code":"35-3041.00","title":"Food Servers, Nonrestaurant","slug":"food-servers-nonrestaurant"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722514","title":"Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets","slug":"cafeterias-grill-buffets-and-buffets"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Server","description":"Pizza Friendly Pizza is looking for a really good human, who is crazy about pizza, loves customer service, and is willing to learn new things!\n\nWe are a counter service restuarant that emphasises going above and beyond for our customers. Sevice doesn't end at the counter! It is the servers responsibilty to make sure the dining room remains clean and presentable and any side work for the day gets done.\nWhat you will do:\nInteract with customers and problem solve any issues that may arise\nCleaning up tables and dining room throughout the night\nReconcile cash drawer at the end of the night and pull out correct cash deposit\nCommunicate and work well with your other team members\nKeep the enviroment friendly!\nAbout the concept(Thank you TimeOut Chicago for so many great words)\nPFP was born from the pandemic, when two friends decided to shine some light on a very dark time. Inhabiting the former Bite Cafe space, Pizza Friendly Pizza is a scrappy and hopeful collaboration between friends Noah Sandoval (Oriole, Kumiko, Kikko) and Bruce Finkelman, the managing partner of 16\" on Center (Empty Bottle, Bite Cafe). The two met long before the word \"coronavirus\" became part of our regular vocabulary, but it wasn't until they both had to temporarily shutter their businesses that the idea of working together became a possibility.\n\"On March 7, we were texting about a band that was playing at the Empty BottleNoahwas going to go and I was going to try to meet him there. And then on the 13th, we were talking about what the hell happened to our industry and how we were going to make do moving forward with both of our restaurants. On the 15th, I took a look at what this post-COVID dining scene was going to be,\" recalls Finkelman, who opened Bite Cafe in Ukrainian Village 28 years ago. \"I realized that the small restaurant would have significant trouble surviving. In thinking about trying to do something fun, my first text was to him, and we subsequently rode this text train to where we are today.\"\nOn Wednesday, July 29, the duo will open Pizza Friendly Pizza at 1039 N Western Avenue in the heart of Ukrainian Village. Finkelman and Sandoval say that the concept came together quickly yet meticulouslyand almost entirely over text. Together they mapped out Bite Cafe's evolution from a leisurely neighborhood diner to a grab-and-go pizzeria and sandwich shop that serves the community's current needs.\n\"Everything happens for a reason. I think the reason for doing this now is looking at where we are in this COVID dining world,\" Finkelman says. \"This partnership with Noah and I will be able to serve something that's a bit more fast-casual, but also, it's a really great plate of food, which I know is so important to both of us.\"\nUpon its highly anticipated debut, guests will be able to order at the walk-up window, which is located off of the alley behind the Empty Bottle; there are several tables and chairs set up for outdoor dining. The folks at 16\" on Center have reimagined Bite Cafe's interior to befit the new concept, pulling over inspiration from sister spot the Empty Bottle. Though it's not open for indoor service just yet, the dining room feels like an old-school tattoo shop, complete with hand-painted murals from Tre' Jorgensen,the creative director of 16\" on Center.\nLike its name suggests, the star of the menu is pizzamore specifically, thick Sicilian-style 'za available by the slice ($4.50) or the whole pie ($26.50). There are four varieties to choose from, including pepperoni and basil with aged parmesan as well as mushroom and Calabrian chili with burrata. Diners can make any slice a boozy combo for $10, which includes a can of Solemn Oath L klsch and a shot.\nFine-dining chef Sandoval says he worked tirelessly on the winning recipe, which requires a four- to five-day cold ferment and a 12-hour rise time in the pan. He phoned in pizza expertise from around the globe to get it just right, never settling on a subpar bake. \"I talked to some people who hooked me up with some other people, and it finally came down to this guy namedJohn Arena in Las Vegas (World Pizza Champions), and he's been virtually mentoring me for about a month now,\" Sandoval says.\nThe final product is decidedly Sicilian, whichsports a thick and bubbly crust that's anchored by crispy, caramelized edges. \"It looks like it's going to be this Chicago deep-dish, gut-bomb thing, but it's much more like a lightly cooked English muffin,\" Sandoval says.\nThere are also three stacked sandwiches to choose from: chicken parmesan, Italian cold cuts and rapini with taleggio, all priced between $12 and $14. Rounding out the food offerings are two salads as well as breadsticks served with vegan cheese sauce. On the beverage from, diners can quench their thirst with several craft sodas, red or white wine, a can of Solemn Oath klsch and pours of fernet. Bar vet Julia Momose (Kumiko) even contributed a spirit-free cocktail to the mix, dubbed the Pizzaberry Tonic, an aperitivo-style sipper that's imbued with basil, fennel, black peppercorns and Tasmanian pepperberries.\nFor both men, Pizza Friendly Pizza offers a glimmer of hope during an otherwise dismal time for the hospitality industry. For Sandoval, it's the opportunity to twist his fine-dining talents into something casual and fun; for Finkelman, it's the chance to breathe new life into a space he's held dear for nearly 30 years.\n\"Bite Cafe fed the communitythat's one of the things that I'm most proud about,\" Finkelman says. \"I was proud that it was a place in the neighborhood that people called home. When Pizza Friendly Pizza opens, it's important to Noah and myself that it continues to be that inclusive community space that it's always been. It's very important that that continues.\"\n21+\nYou must be responsible.\nYou must be willing to learn.\nYou must show up to work on time.\nYou must play nice with others.\nYou must be organized, neat, and effective.\nYou must not use yelling and screaming as a form of communication.\nYou will have at least 1 year of experience in this role or a similar position.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:29:41.806Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:29:41.806Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bite Cafe","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e7558667636f98db026d0b2e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e7558667636f98db026d0b2e"}}